On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Senior Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church was granted bail by the Lagos State Police Command hours after voluntarily turning himself in for interrogation, as announced by Police Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin on the command’s official X page (@LagosPoliceNG). The interrogation followed a viral video showing Adefarasin holding a gun-like object during an altercation with another road user. Hundeyin clarified that the object was not a firearm but a stun gun, classified as a prohibited anti-riot device under Nigerian law. Adefarasin provided a cautionary statement to investigators, and while he has been released on bail, the police continue to probe the incident to determine the circumstances and legality of his possession of the stun gun.
The announcement sparked varied reactions on X, with users like @Naija_PR noting the swift resolution due to Adefarasin’s prominence, while @SaharaReporters questioned the legality of stun gun possession by civilians, citing Section 3 of the Firearms Act. The incident has reignited debates about self-defense and prohibited devices in Nigeria, where non-lethal weapons like stun guns require permits, per a 2024 Vanguard report. Adefarasin’s cooperation and the police’s transparency aim to address public concerns, but the ongoing investigation will clarify potential charges or penalties, as stun guns, though less lethal, are restricted to security agencies under current regulations.
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