Drama in Church: Man Nabbed With Firearm During Sunday Service in Plateau State

In a shocking twist that disrupted a quiet Sunday morning worship, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Plateau State apprehended a man allegedly in possession of a firearm within the premises of a church in Bokkos Local Government Area.

The dramatic arrest occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., just as congregants were settling into their Sunday service. According to reports, the unidentified suspect was spotted acting suspiciously near the church compound, prompting NSCDC operatives on a routine patrol to spring into action.

Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, applauding the operatives for their rapid and intelligence-driven response.

“The suspect was found in possession of a gun and failed to produce any legal documentation or justification for carrying the weapon,” Makama revealed. “Thanks to the swift action of our operatives, what could have turned into a bloody security breach was averted.”

Makama stressed the significance of the arrest, particularly in a region plagued by intermittent violence, bandit attacks, and communal unrest. “The NSCDC’s timely intervention helped neutralize a potentially dangerous situation in an area already marked as high-risk,” he added.

Authorities have yet to reveal the suspect’s identity, stating that preliminary investigations are ongoing and that releasing details prematurely could jeopardize security operations or legal proceedings.

The arrest has sent ripples across Bokkos, a local government area in Plateau’s central zone, which has been a hotbed of ethnic tensions and armed incursions in recent years. Residents and worshippers have since called for increased security around religious centers, particularly in rural and conflict-prone communities.

Efforts to obtain official comments from the NSCDC command in Plateau were unsuccessful as of press time, but sources close to the security agency suggest that the suspect is undergoing intensive interrogation to determine his motives and possible affiliations.

As tension simmers in the wake of the arrest, one thing is clear: the vigilance of security operatives remains crucial in shielding vulnerable communities from looming threats.