What Was Pastor Adefarasin Doing with a Stun Gun? Police Investigate

The question on the lips of many this week is, why was Pastor Paul Adefarasin seen wielding what looked like a weapon in public? 

The founder of House on the Rock Church has found himself at the center of a growing controversy after a viral video surfaced online showing him confronting another driver in Lagos while holding a gun-like object.

The incident quickly drew attention online, with many Nigerians demanding answers, was that a real gun? Why would a prominent religious leader be in possession of such an item?

In response to the uproar, Pastor Adefarasin voluntarily presented himself at the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja on Tuesday, June 17. According to the police, what he was seen holding in the video wasn’t a traditional firearm, but a stun gun—an electric shock device commonly used for self-defense.

Are weapons regulated in Nigeria?

While it wasn’t a lethal weapon, its legality still remains questionable. The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the item was a stun gun and described it as a “prohibited anti-riot equipment” under Nigerian law.

Stun guns are restricted in the country, and their possession is regulated because they fall under security-related tools not freely available to the general public.

Pastor Adefarasin, during his visit to the station, was interrogated by detectives and has since been released on bail while the investigation continues. 

He also provided a cautionary statement to police investigators, though the full content has not been made public.

Silence from the Church

So far, neither Pastor Adefarasin nor his church has issued any official statement addressing the situation. This silence has only fueled speculation, with the public divided over whether his actions were justified or reckless.

Some see the stun gun as a personal safety measure in a city where road rage and insecurity are real concerns. Others argue that public figures, especially religious leaders, must be held to a higher standard and avoid any appearance of violence or intimidation.

How the public reacted

The incident brought a larger debate about the limits of self-defense, the responsibilities of high-profile citizens, and the grey areas in Nigerian law concerning non-lethal weapons.

Can private citizens legally carry stun guns for protection? Should public figures be held accountable for setting examples, even in moments of personal confrontation? 

As the investigation continues, many Nigerians are watching closely for the legal outcome.