Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Lead Pastor of House on the Rock Church, allegedly committed a legal offense.
According to CP Jimoh, Pastor Adefarasin’s actions violated the law after he was captured pointing what has been identified as a stun gun at a social media content creator.
The police commissioner made this declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday.
In early June, a video made rounds online showing Pastor Adefarasin allegedly pointing a handgun-like device toward a content creator during a traffic incident. The clip quickly sparked a flood of reactions, with many on social media accusing the pastor of wielding a real firearm while being recorded by a TikTok influencer known for filming exotic and luxury vehicles in public.
In response to the outrage, Pastor Adefarasin addressed his congregation, denying the possession of any firearm. He insisted that the object seen in the viral video was not a gun and denied aiming it at anyone deliberately.
Speaking further on the matter, CP Jimoh clarified the legality surrounding such an act. He said:
“An act becomes an offence only when it’s clearly defined by law. Under the Firearms Act, even if someone crafts a wooden object resembling a gun and uses it to intimidate or unlawfully obtain possessions, it can be classified as armed robbery.”
Jimoh went on to stress that the mere act of pointing a stun gun at another person, especially in a manner that induces fear or intimidation, is considered a criminal offense.
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