House on the Rock Finally Reveals Why Pastor Uche Aigbe Mounted Pulpit with AK-47
- Following the arrest of Pastor Uche Aigbe, the House on the Rock has explained why the cleric mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47 rifle
- The church said Pastor Aigbe used the unloaded gun to illustrate his message on Guarding your Faith
- Nevertheless, the church and Aigbe have acknowledged the gravity of his actions and tendered an apology
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FCT, Abuja - House on the Rock, a famous Nigerian church, has said its presiding pastor in Abuja, Uche Aigbe, mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47 rifle to illustrate his message to the congregation.
The church explained in a statement released Monday evening, February 13, Daily Trust reported.
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Legit.ng recalls that Pastor Aigbe caused a stir during a church service on Sunday, February 12, when he mounted the pulpit with a rifle.
“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.
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"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,” the pastor had said.
Pastor Uche Aigbe apologises
In a statement released on Monday, February 13, the church said Pastor Aigbe carried the rifle to illustrate his sermon about fighting the good fight with spiritual weapons.
The church stressed that the gun that the pastor used to illustrate his message on Guarding your Faith was unloaded.
Nevertheless, the church said Aigbe has realised that "even with the best intentions, carrying a gun to illustrate his message was ill-advised and regrettable.
“Without hesitation, Pastor Uche has acknowledged the gravity of his actions and apologises unreservedly for them," the statement read.
The House on the Rock said it rejects all forms of violence and is fully cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the incident.
Nigerians react
AduOjo Vic said on Facebook:
"This is what we call instructional material in teaching and learning process."
Michael Okolie said:
"Very simple! Without being told I knew that it was a teaching aid. God bless u pastor....more of such messages."
Smiler Henry Ozor said:
"From where did he bring the gun???"
Comr Ambrose Eguare said:
"He should go and explain himself in the court, we can't continue like this. May Nigeria Succeed."
Eunice Kuami said:
"I don't understand how? Wahala dey ooh♂️."
Uche Aigbe: Police arrest House on the Rock pastor who mounted pulpit with AK-47
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the police had arrested Pastor Aigbe.
This was as the commissioner of police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Sadiq Abubakar, recommended the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to dismiss the police officer, Inspector Musa Audu, who handed his rifle to the pastor.
Inspector Audu will be facing an orderly room trial and the Intelligence Response Team, Force Intelligence Bureau, Garki, Abuja, on Monday have arrested Pastor Aigbe.
Source: Legit.ng
