Police exonerate Pastor Adefarasin in viral firearm video controversy
By Jeffrey Agbo
Lagos State Police Command has absolved the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, of allegations linked to a viral video suggesting he was in possession of a firearm.
Earlier in June, a video circulated online showing Adefarasin holding what appeared to be a handgun while in traffic. The footage, shared by a TikToker known for filming luxury cars, fueled speculation that the pastor had brandished a weapon in public.
Adefarasin, however, denied the claim, clarifying that the object in question was not a firearm and stressing that he never pointed it at anyone.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the clergyman had been cleared of any wrongdoing.
She disclosed that Adefarasin voluntarily presented himself at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja to address the controversy.
“A thorough investigation was conducted, during which the clergyman was interrogated and provided a cautionary statement.
“Findings revealed that the object seen in the viral footage was not a firearm but a stun gun, a non-lethal device.
“Consequent on our findings, the command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued,” the image maker said.
The police spokesperson further reassured the public of the command’s dedication to upholding the rule of law, guaranteeing public safety, and ensuring transparency in all investigations.
