Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, has been granted bail by the Lagos State Police Command after questioning over a viral video showing him holding a gun-like object.
The police investigation revealed that the object was a stun gun, classified as prohibited anti-riot equipment under Nigerian law.
Adefarasin was involved in an incident where he was seen holding a gun-like object while driving and engaging with a road user.
The video sparked widespread speculation online, with many alleging the object resembled a firearm.
Adefarasin turned himself in to the police and was interrogated, and volunteered a cautionary statement and the stun gun was recovered from him.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that the object was a stun gun, not a lethal firearm, and Adefarasin has been granted bail while investigations continue..
The pastor who described the public reaction as “hurtful” and “malicious” and suggested financial motivations were behind the narrative, denied the allegations, stating that the object was not a firearm and he did not point it at anyone.
Adefarasin, however, admitted feeling “shocked” and “hurt” by the trending video, but expressed faith in God’s ability to bring good out of the situation.
The police assured the public that no one was above the law and the outcome of the investigation would be made public once concluded
