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Pastor Paul Adefarasin Cleared Over Viral Gun Incident
The Lagos State Police Command has cleared the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, of any wrongdoing after a viral video showed him holding what appeared to be a firearm.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that Pastor Adefarasin voluntarily reported to its headquarters in Ikeja for questioning regarding the incident.
According to police findings, the object seen in the video was identified as a stun gun and not a lethal weapon.
“After a thorough investigation, including interrogation and a cautionary statement from Pastor Adefarasin, it was established that the object in question was a stun gun and not a lethal weapon or firearm.
“Consequent to our findings, the Lagos State Police Command has determined that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter. The case is hereby discontinued,” the statement read.
The Command further emphasized its commitment to transparency, the rule of law, and ensuring public safety in all its operations.
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