The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the 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, Ikeja, for questioning after the footage stirred public concern. During the interrogation, he provided a cautionary statement to investigators.
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In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, clarified that the investigation confirmed 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 police assured Lagos residents of their commitment to public safety and transparency in handling sensitive matters.
