The Nigeria Police Force has exonerated Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, from allegations tied to a viral video suggesting that he was in possession of a firearm.
The video, which made rounds across social media last week, triggered public debate and concern. Some users claimed the clip showed the well-known preacher holding a gun during a church program.
However, Adefarasin denied the allegation, saying that the object was not a firearm and that he did not point it at anyone.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, cleared Adefarasin of the allegations.
“A thorough investigation was conducted, during which the clergyman was interrogated and provided a cautionary statement.
“Findings revealed that the object seen in the viral footage was not a firearm but a stun gun, a non-lethal device.
“Consequent on our findings, the command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter.
“The case is hereby discontinued,” the statement read.
