- Lagos State Police Command is investigating House on the Rock Church founder Pastor Paul Adefarasin following a video revealing him holding a stun gun during a confrontation.
- Pastor Adefarasin was questioned by investigators at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja after voluntarily reporting to the headquarters following the circulation of a social media video.
- Police have recovered a non-lethal, anti-riot device, a stun gun, which is prohibited under Nigerian law.
The Lagos State Police Command has opened an investigation into Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, after a video emerged online showing him holding a stun gun during a roadside altercation.
Following the video’s circulation, Adefarasin voluntarily appeared at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, where he was questioned by detectives.
According to a statement from the police, the item seen in the footage was recovered and confirmed to be a stun gun a non-lethal self-defense device, but one still considered illegal for civilian possession under Nigerian law.
“The item recovered was a stun gun, not a firearm, but it remains a prohibited device under current regulations,” the police stated.
During questioning, Pastor Adefarasin gave a cautionary statement. He was later granted bail, while investigations into the circumstances of the incident continue.
The video in question, captured by a Lagos-based content creator known for showcasing luxury vehicles, showed the pastor involved in a verbal confrontation while brandishing the device, sparking concern and debate on social media.
Authorities have urged the public to stay calm, assuring that the matter will be handled in accordance with the law and due process.
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Reacting to the post….
@oris616: “Granted him bail? Was he arrested ? Thought your earlier tweet states he turned himself in abi how una dey run this thing.”
@Eribam5: “Just because he is a pastor you couldn’t post his picture and the object recovered from him. Na God go judge una that’s why I don’t feel pity for some of you whenever bad thing happen to some of u.”
@Faceindahse: “Jokers,released on bail,was he detained or arrested b4 releasing him on bail? Sometimes it demands that you keep quite.”
@majorayodele: “Poverty is a sin, in Nigeria or course. In all thy gettings, get money. E get why.”
@daviddapo: “Was telling one of his church people it’s prohibited,she nearly turn violent.”
@adekanmbi_seun: “How could you grant him bail when he wasn’t arrested. What kind of grammar is this. Please change that bail to released.”
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