The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a viral video in which he was seen holding what appeared to be a firearm from his vehicle.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi confirmed that the object in question was not a gun, but rather a stun gun—a non-lethal, self-defense device. As such, authorities said there are no legal grounds to pursue the matter further.
“After a thorough investigation, including questioning and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was confirmed that the object was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon,” the statement read.
The incident occurred on June 6, 2025, when a short video clip surfaced online showing Pastor Adefarasin rolling down his tinted car window, appearing to hold a gun-like object.
In the footage, the person recording can be heard nervously saying, “Boss, boss, sorry sir, sorry sir,” as the vehicle drove away.
The video quickly sparked debate on social media, with many speculating whether the object was a firearm and questioning the legality of its possession.
In response to the public uproar, Pastor Adefarasin promptly turned himself in to the Lagos Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, cooperating fully with investigators.
He also released a public statement addressing the situation:
“You might be aware of a video circulating on social media showing me in what some have misunderstood as brandishing a firearm. I want to assure you that it was certainly not a firearm, and at no point did I point such at anyone,” he clarified.
Following the investigation, the police confirmed that the device did not qualify as a deadly weapon and therefore does not constitute a criminal offense under current law.
“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 statement concluded.
