The Police Command in Lagos State says it has granted Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, administrative bail after recovering a stun gun from him.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos.
He stated that the item recovered was a prohibited anti-riot device.
“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,” he said.
Hundeyin noted that Adefarasin, who voluntarily presented himself at the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday morning, was questioned over a viral video in which he was seen brandishing a gun-like object at another road user.
“He was interrogated and he volunteered a cautionary statement to police investigators,” he said.
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The spokesperson added that the pastor had been granted administrative bail while investigations into the incident continued.
It will be recalled that in the first week of June, a video clip surfaced online allegedly showing Adefarasin brandishing what appeared to be a handgun while stuck in traffic.
The viral footage prompted public speculation, with some social media users alleging that the pastor was displaying a firearm while being filmed by a TikToker known for showcasing luxury vehicles.
However, Adefarasin, in a message to his congregation shared on his social media platforms, denied the allegation.
The pastor clarified that the object in question was neither a firearm nor was it pointed at anyone.
