Lagos Police Clear Pastor Paul Adefarasin After Viral Gun Video

Pastor Paul Adefarasin

The Lagos State Police Command has officially cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, of any wrongdoing following a viral video showing him holding what appeared to be a gun.

Pastor Adefarasin voluntarily appeared at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja for questioning after the footage raised public concern. During the interrogation, he provided a cautionary statement to investigators.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the investigation revealed the object was a stun gun, not a lethal firearm. “After a thorough investigation, it was established that the object in question was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon or firearm. Consequently, there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued,” the statement read.

The Lagos State Police Command reassured residents of its commitment to public safety and transparency in handling sensitive matters.