A tense incident reportedly occurred at a church in Abia State after an elderly man disrupted a vigil service, allegedly wielding a cutlass and confronting worshippers over noise from the programme.
A viral video circulating on social media shows the visibly agitated man storming the church premises and shouting at a younger man, believed to be the pastor, while ordering him to stop the service and leave the building.
The elderly man appeared angered by the loud sounds from the ongoing vigil, which he claimed had disturbed his sleep.
Despite repeated attempts by church members and onlookers to calm him down, the man remained defiant, raising his voice and refusing to back down as the situation grew increasingly heated.
Efforts to de-escalate the confrontation proved unsuccessful, with the altercation continuing for several minutes before the video ended.
The incident has since sparked widespread debate online, with social media users expressing mixed reactions. While some condemned the man’s actions, many others defended him, citing concerns over noise pollution and calling for stricter regulation of religious activities, particularly night services, in residential areas.
