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Police conclude investigation on popular pastor wielding ‘gun’ in Lagos traffic 

 

CITIZENS COMPASS—Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, said he has concluded investigations on the Following the incident, wherein Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin, who was captured wielding a gun-like-object in Lagos traffic.

In June 2025, the pastor was alleged to have threatened a content creator with the object along the Lekki-Epe expressway.

The Police have since commenced investigations.

On Wednesday, in a statement, spokesperson for the Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the investigation has been drawn to a close.

“Pastor Paul Adefarasin turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in connection with a viral video showing him holding a gun-like object, the Lagos State Police Command wishes to provide a further update on the matter.

“After a thorough investigation, including interrogation and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was established that the object in question was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon or firearm.

“Consequent on our findings, the Lagos State Police Command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued.

“The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety while maintaining transparency in all investigations.”

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