Just In: Police Finally Announce What Pastor Adefarasin Was Holding in Viral Gun Video
- The Lagos State Police Command said it has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House of the Rock Church over its investigation of the viral gun video incident
- According to the police, Pastor Adefarasin has been cleared of any wrongdoing, adding that there was no need to continue the case with the religious leader
- The police explained that what the cleric was holding was a stun gun, a position that has started generating reactions from Nigerians
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The Police in Lagos have said that the senior pastor of the House of the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has been cleared of wrongdoing after he was captured in a viral video that showed him holding what looked like a firearm.
According to the police authority, in a statement by the spokesperson of Lagos command, Abimbola Adebisi, the cleric was said to have voluntarily reported himself at the force headquarters for questioning over the incident.
Source: Twitter
The police explained that the investigation revealed that what the pastor was holding in the viral clip was a "stun gun", and not a lethal weapon.
Pastor Adefarasin surrenders to police
The clergyman voluntarily appeared before police authorities on Tuesday, June 17, in response to public uproar and police interest triggered by the video.
In an earlier official statement shared via their X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Lagos Police Command confirmed that the respected cleric turned himself in and is cooperating with detectives.
The police reiterated that no individual, regardless of social or religious status, is above the law. Investigators have already begun reviewing the incident, which involved Pastor Adefarasin allegedly using a firearm-like item during what appeared to be a road rage episode, while in an unregistered vehicle.
Nigerians react as police clear Pastor Adefarasin
However, the police decision to discontinue the case has started generating reactions from some Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
Akin Omo Akin questioned the police's position:
"You said on the 17th of June that it's prohibited equipment. What has changed? Anyway, THIS IS NIGERIA!"
Source: Facebook
AIM asked if everyone can now hold a stun gun:
"'The Lagos State Police Command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued.' Ladies and gentlemen, is the Nigerian Police saying everybody should have a stun gun with them for protection??? I'm asking ooo"
Bosses made satirical reactions to the report:
"I love this. It sets a good precedent. We can carry stun guns without police harassing us or calling them illegal. Good."
Evans wrote:
"Now just imagine if police catch you with a 'stun gun' and you aren't a 'celebrity'. Your bail is from 500k upwards, with abeg and some nights in the cell."
Damilare said:
"We are expecting that the law is for the poor."
See the full statement here:
TV presenter reacts to Past Adefarasin's clip
Legit.ng earlier reported that a TV presenter reacting to the gun clip, concluded that Pastor Paul suffers from anger issues and had no right to pull out a taser on the young guy who only had a camera on him. She noted that he could have driven off without causing a scene.
Also, she referenced an earlier event where the pastor had allegedly stepped out of his car to deal with someone. Her bold comment triggered online reactions.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
