Pastor Paul Adefarasin is currently in police custody after a video showing him holding a gun-like device at a content creator surfaced online. The footage, which quickly spread across social media platforms, raised questions about legality, public conduct, and safety.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday, June 17, that Adefarasin voluntarily turned himself in. “No one is above the law,” the police stated via their official X handle, adding that an investigation had already begun.
Pastor Adefarasin in Police Custody Over Viral Gun Video During Traffic Encounter
According to the police, the incident took place in an unregistered vehicle and involved a confrontation with another road user. In the viral clip, the House on the Rock pastor is seen brandishing what appears to be a firearm—an act that has drawn nationwide attention.
“Pastor Paul Adefarasin has turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja and is currently being interrogated by detectives,” the police confirmed. Investigators are probing the nature of the object, the intent behind his action, and the legality of his possession of such a device.
The command stressed that while Adefarasin’s surrender was voluntary, the law must take its course regardless of his status. Many online users have expressed concern that religious leaders should uphold higher standards of public behaviour, not engage in intimidation, even if provoked.
Pastor Adefarasin in Police Custody Over Viral Gun Video as Investigation Begins
This latest controversy has ignited broader conversations about responsible leadership, the misuse of perceived power, and the potential abuse of self-defence claims in public settings.
While the investigation into the viral gun video continues, the police have assured the public that due process will be followed. Legal experts have also weighed in, saying any individual found threatening another with a weapon, real or imitation, faces potential criminal charges.
