– Police Exonerate Paul Adefarasin Over Viral Firearm Claim
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.
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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.
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“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.
Police Exonerate Paul Adefarasin Over Viral Firearm Claim
The clarification has since eased tensions, shifting attention back to Pastor Adefarasin’s ongoing ministry and humanitarian projects.
