'Gun-like object' in Adefarasin's video is a prohibited stun gun - Police - THE METRO

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‘Gun-like object’ in Adefarasin’s video is a prohibited stun gun – Police

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday clarified that the object resembling a firearm, seen in a viral video with Pastor Paul Adefarasin, is not a lethal weapon but a stun gun, classified as prohibited anti-riot equipment.

The clarification was made via a statement posted on the command’s official X handle (formerly Twitter).

The statement followed growing public concern over footage showing the House on the Rock founder wielding a gun-like object while driving an unregistered vehicle.

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According to the police, Adefarasin voluntarily turned himself in and has been cooperative with the ongoing investigation. He was interrogated and gave a cautionary statement to investigators.

The command confirmed that the object seen in the video was recovered and verified to be a stun gun, not a firearm.

Adefarasin has since been granted administrative bail, and the authorities assured the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made public upon conclusion.

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The statement said, “Pastor 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.

“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.

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“The pastor has been granted bail while investigations continue into the case.”

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