The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, has been released on bail following his questioning regarding a viral video circulating online.
The incident, which sparked widespread criticism, involved footage showing Adefarasin allegedly pointing an object at a content creator while inside his vehicle.
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The pastor voluntarily appeared at the police headquarters in Lagos for questioning.
In the now-viral clip, Adefarasin is seen lowering the tinted window of his Range Rover and briefly pointing what appeared to be a weapon at the individual filming him, before driving away.
The footage ignited controversy on social media, with many accusing the pastor of brandishing a firearm. Adefarasin has since denied possessing any lethal weapon.
Addressing the situation in a statement issued on Wednesday, police authorities clarified that the item in question was not a firearm, but a stun gun.
A stun gun is a handheld, battery-powered device typically used for personal defence.
It works by releasing a high-voltage shock to temporarily disable a person by causing severe discomfort and involuntary muscle contractions. Although classified as non-lethal, it can still result in injury.
Providing an update, the police confirmed that Adefarasin has been released on bail, and that further investigation is underway.
“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.”
