Drama erupted after uniformed men stormed an Assemblies of God Church in Ughelli, Delta State, assaulting a pastor and his wife while allegedly deploying tear gas during the incident.
A wave of condemnation has followed a viral video showing uniformed men storming an Assemblies of God church in Ughelli, Delta State, where a pastor and his wife were assaulted.
The incident, which occurred on April 12, 2026, has drawn widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians demanding accountability.
In the footage, the men were seen physically attacking the couple and allegedly spraying tear gas on them before leaving the premises.
The exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear as authorities have yet to release an official statement.
Eyewitnesses and online users have continued to express concern over the use of force within a place of worship.
A member whose voice was heard in the video called for justice as the attackers exited the church compound.
A social media user explained that the Royal Rangers is a paramilitary group within the Assemblies of God Church, noting that membership was previously limited to church members but alleging that outsiders are now being recruited.
Another commenter criticised the incident, stating that such actions would not be tolerated in other religious settings and questioned the conduct of the operatives involved.
This incident comes months after a similar controversy in 2025, when security operatives were accused of excessive force during a raid on a religious gathering in Rivers State, prompting public debate on law enforcement conduct.
