Pastor Uche Aigbe of House on the Rock, Abuja, is currently in detention at the anti-crime unit of Federal Capital Territory Police Command, after carrying an AK-47 belonging to Inspector Musa Audu on the altar last Sunday.
A police source indicate that the pastor arrived the Guzape office of the police on Monday morning in company of the policeman whom he collected the rifle he mounted the pulpit with.
It has been recommended to the IG of Police that Inspector Musa Audu be dismissed and would be be facing an orderly room.
The pastor caused a stir during Sunday
Service when he mounted the pulpit with the 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. 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,” he said as the church erupted in laughter.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has said they have commenced an investigation into the incident.
Adejobi said this via his Twitter handle on Monday.
“We have commenced investigation into this. The PPRO FCT will make an official statement as soon as possible. Thanks.”, he tweeted.