A disturbing incident has reportedly unfolded at an Assemblies of God church in Ughelli, Delta State, after men in uniform allegedly stormed the premises and engaged in a confrontation with the church’s pastor and his wife.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the tense moment as the uniformed men clashed with the pastor, his wife, and other individuals inside the church during what appeared to be a service session.
At the peak of the altercation, one of the uniformed men was seen discharging tear gas directly at the pastor and his wife, causing panic within the church.
In the footage, a female voice, believed to be the pastor’s daughter, could be heard saying, “They sprayed tear gas on pastor and pastor’s wife as they all went out.”
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The exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear as of the time of filing this report. Authorities are yet to confirm the identity or affiliation of the uniformed men involved in the incident.
The development has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing shock, outrage, and concern over the use of force in a place of worship.
Some social media users questioned the conduct of the officers, while others called for a thorough investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible.
As of press time, no official statement has been released by relevant authorities regarding the situation.