Lagos State Police Command has granted bail to Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock church, after he was interrogated over a viral video showing him pointing a stun gun at a content creator while driving.
Gatekeepers News reports that the incident sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many accusing the pastor of possessing a firearm. However, Adefarasin denied the allegations and turned himself in at the Lagos police command headquarters.
In a statement on Wednesday, the police revealed that the object in question was a stun gun, a non-lethal device designed for self-defence. While stun guns are considered non-lethal, they can still cause injuries.
After questioning, Adefarasin was granted bail, and investigations into the matter are ongoing. The police confirmed that the pastor had cooperated with investigators and provided a cautionary statement.
“Paul Adefarasin, who turned himself in today at the Lagos State Police Command over a viral video where he was seen holding a gun-like object against another road user, was interrogated and he volunteered cautionary statement to the police investigators,” the statement reads.
“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.
“The pastor has been granted bail while investigations continue into the case.”
