The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning regarding a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter.
The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, stated, “No one is above the law!”
“Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives who have initiated an investigation into the matter since a video emerged online showing the pastor holding a gun-like object towards another road user while driving in an unregistered vehicle.
The outcome of the investigation will be made public.”
The video, which surfaced earlier, depicts Adefarasin holding a metallic object while conversing with a passer-by who appeared to be recording him.
The clip has since gone viral, with numerous social media users alleging that the object was a firearm.
In response to the allegations, Adefarasin released a message to his congregation via his verified social media accounts, denying that he brandished a weapon.
He characterised the incident as a misunderstanding.
According to the cleric, the object in question was not a firearm, and at no point was it aimed at anyone.”
