The Ghana Police Service has arrested a woman for allegedly attempting to set fire to the auditorium of Grace Mountain Chapel, led by Alpha Hour founder Pastor Elvis Agyemang.
The incident happened on Monday night, February 9, during a quiet period inside the church premises. According to reports, the suspect pretended to be praying before carrying out the act.
CCTV Captures Incident
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage shows the woman pouring a flammable substance on chairs near the altar and igniting them.
The church’s security personnel reacted quickly and contained the fire before it spread to other parts of the auditorium.
No injuries were recorded, and damage to the facility was described as minimal.
Prayer Sessions Temporarily Suspended
Following the incident, Pastor Elvis Agyemang announced the temporary suspension of physical prayer meetings at the auditorium.
“If you come here today, it will not be open, but it will not stop us. We will fix the place, and prayers will still go on,” he stated.
He confirmed the suspect is in police custody while investigations continue to determine the motive and whether others were involved.
About Alpha Hour
Alpha Hour is a widely followed midnight prayer gathering that runs daily for one hour beginning at 12 a.m. GMT.
The service is streamed live across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Zoom, attracting thousands of participants worldwide.
Authorities say further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
