The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it will probe the pastor who mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47 rifle.
Uche Aigbe, the presiding pastor of the House on the Rock Church in Abuja, caused a stir on Sunday after he climbed the pulpit with a rifle.
Aigbe’s action sparked mixed reactions on social media with some users curious about his motive.
“Some people are looking for my trouble. And I came here prepared. Today, there are some pastors with the gift of divination who go about ripping people off,” the cleric said amid laughter from the congregation.
“This is why we should carry our ‘guns’ and defend ourselves. I will particularly be coming very soon for some of you sleeping in the church.”
In a short Twitter thread, Olumyiwa Adejobi, the NPF’s public relations officer, said the AK-47 rifle falls under the prohibited firearms in Nigeria.
The police spokesperson also said only certain law enforcement officers are allowed to carry it.
