would use the time to reflect on the events that followed his action. Legalattorneyblog had
reported how Aigbe brandished an AK-47 rifle in the church, which caused a stir among the
assembly during the sermon.
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The police detained the pastor for inquiry after the incident, and it was learnt that the gun,
which was brought to the pulpit and used for an illustration, was not loaded. Our correspondent
also learnt that the Chief Security Officer of the church, Inspector Musa Audu, identified as the owner
of the AK-47 was probed.
Aigbe apologised during the service on Sunday, noting he was disappointed with his action and that
he did not have a second thought about the consequences of the action. “This morning, I stand before
you with a deep sense of sobriety and contrition as I humbly address the event of last Sunday at the
second service, which most of us were a part of, where I used an unloaded firearm to illustrate some
texts from the Bible regarding the good fight of faith,” Aigbe said.
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“Of course, like you all know, it has caused a lot of embarrassment and pain to the entire church
family, to you, House on the Rock (The Refuge), to my immediate family, and, of course, to myself.
“The decision that I made to use that firearm was not thoughtful. It has left me disappointed in myself.
My action has been very traumatic for me, my family, and, I am sure, for many of us. And I trust that
we will never ever experience such again.” Aigbe then declared that he would withdraw from his
clerical tasks to reflect on the past week’s events.
As he appreciated the church’s leadership and family, he also prayed for Nigeria to experience
peaceful moments during the 2023 general elections. “Thank you all for your prayers, love,
empathy, goodwill messages and emotional support during this traumatic period. As Christians,
time is of such trial that I have experienced, learning opportunities to grow in grace,” he said.
House on the rock pastor Uche suspends Pastoral duties
“I appreciate the love of our Heavenly Father, who never leaves or forsakes us. He has promised
that He will always be with us no matter what happens. “To this end, I have consulted as necessary
and with proper guidance from the church’s senior leadership. And I humbly ask for your permission
to pray, meditate, reflect and heal from everything that happened and its consequence. Notwithstanding,
I will always be in church on Sundays and Wednesdays to worship with you.
“Let me say that I bear no grudge against anybody in my heart. If I have offended you, please forgive me.
God is God, and He will always remain our Father. “So, let’s remain resolute in our faith and trust in God.
Let’s continue to labour in the house and not allow the enemies to deter us in any way. I also believe God
for a peaceful election on Saturday and the weeks after that.”
