“Get Out”- Man Bursts into Church with Cutlass Over Night Vigil Noise

• A man in Abia State stormed a church with a cutlass during a night vigil over loud prayers.
• No one was hurt, but the incident sparked online debate about night vigil noise and residents’ rights.

A video from Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State shows a man entering a church wielding a cutlass during a night vigil, allegedly angry over the noise. The clip captures the man gesturing aggressively as worshippers flee and equipment is knocked over. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The incident has sparked debates online, with some sympathizing with the man due to repeated complaints about loud prayers disrupting sleep, while others urge authorities to handle such matters legally. NESREA regulations limit noise to 85 decibels, and calls for enforcement, soundproofing, or scheduling restrictions have been made to prevent similar confrontations.

The video highlights the ongoing tension in Nigeria between religious activities at night and residents’ right to rest,

Man disrûpted a church night vigil programme with a cutlass over noise disturbance at Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State🙆👀 pic.twitter.com/JhdBSF6cg6

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) January 20, 2026

In other news,….. A recent TikTok exchange between influencer Peller and a Nigerian woman serving in the US military has sparked widespread discussion about the salary differences between local uniformed workers and their international counterparts.

During the live session, the soldier spoke candidly about the financial perks of her role in the US military. She highlighted benefits that include substantial life insurance coverage.

“If anything happens to me now, my mother would receive $500,000 as a severance package,” she revealed calmly, leaving Peller momentarily stunned.

She also shared her plans for retirement, explaining that she intends to return to Nigeria and enjoy lifelong pension payments. “Once I retire, they’ll be paying me for life,” she added.

The woman further mentioned that even the lowest-ranking officer in the US military earns a minimum of $5,000 per month. “Imagine earning $5k monthly as the lowest officer, not to mention a Chief officer,” she said.

Peller appeared shocked by the figures and jokingly considered a career change. He even asked if it was still possible for him to enlist, noting that such income could be life-changing.

When he tried to defend the salaries of Nigerian police officers, the soldier simply smiled and shook her head, declining to make a comparison.