The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the item resembling a firearm seen in a viral video featuring Pastor Paul Adefarasin is not a lethal weapon but a stun gun, which is classified as prohibited anti-riot equipment. This statement was issued on Tuesday via the police command’s official X handle.
The clarification comes amid public concern after footage circulated showing the House on the Rock founder brandishing a gun-like object while driving an unregistered vehicle. The police revealed that Adefarasin voluntarily surrendered himself and cooperated fully with investigators. He was interrogated and provided a cautionary statement.
The police confirmed, “What was recovered from him, the gun-like object seen in the viral video, is not a lethal weapon or firearm but a stun gun which is a prohibited anti-riot equipment.” Pastor Adefarasin has since been granted administrative bail as investigations continue. Authorities have assured that the outcome will be made public once the probe concludes.
