Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Owohunwa Jimoh, has warned that using a stun gun to threaten or scare someone is a criminal offence under Nigerian law. The statement came amid the investigation into Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church, who was recently questioned after a viral video showed him holding a black object while confronting a road user.
Speaking on Channels Television’s *Sunrise Daily* on Thursday, Jimoh said, “Pointing a stun gun at another individual and sending that threat and fear to such a person at that particular time constitutes an offence.” He added that the police are handling the case strictly according to the law.
Jimoh explained that although the object found with Pastor Adefarasin is not a lethal weapon, it is considered prohibited riot equipment. He also warned that even a fake gun used to intimidate or take property from someone amounts to armed robbery under the Firearms Act.
The police had prepared a warrant for the pastor’s arrest in case he failed to cooperate, but he voluntarily turned himself in and was interrogated by investigators. The individual who was allegedly threatened—a content creator—is also expected to give a statement.
Pastor Adefarasin has been granted bail but remains under investigation. The police promised to make the outcome of their finding’s public.
Reacting to the controversy, the 62-year-old cleric denied brandishing a firearm or pointing it at anyone. In a statement on his official X handle and during a recent church service, he described the allegations as “false” and said the video was misunderstood. He blamed online opportunists for spreading misleading stories aimed at gaining money.
“I do not carry a firearm, and I pointed no firearm at anybody,” he said, adding that the incident caused him emotional pain but he trusts God will bring good out of the situation.
The investigation is ongoing.
