- Pastor Paul Adefarasin questioned by police over viral video involving a gun-like object
- Lagos Police say investigation is ongoing, outcome to be made public
- Adefarasin denies holding a weapon, calls incident a misunderstanding
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, voluntarily presented himself for questioning following a viral video showing him with what appeared to be a gun-like object during a roadside interaction.
In a statement released via its official X account on Tuesday, the Command stated:
“No one is above the law!
Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have commenced investigation on the case since a video surfaced online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object against another road user, while driving in an unregistered vehicle.”
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The statement added that “the outcome of the investigation will be made public.”
The widely shared clip captured Adefarasin holding a metallic object while engaging with a passerby who appeared to be filming the scene. The footage sparked widespread speculation online, with many users claiming the object resembled a firearm.
In response to the viral claims, the cleric addressed his congregation through a message shared on his verified social media pages, dismissing suggestions that he had brandished a weapon.
He described the incident as a “misinterpretation,” clarifying that the item in question was not a gun and emphasizing that it was “never pointed at anyone.”
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