The Lagos State Police Command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a viral video in which he appeared to be holding a gun-like object from his vehicle.

The police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that the object was not a real gun, but a stun gun, which is not a deadly weapon.

The police added that there are no sufficient grounds to proceed with the matter and that the case is hereby discontinued.

The statement read: “Following the incident, wherein Pastor Paul Adefarasin turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in connection with a viral video showing him holding a gun-like object, the Lagos State Police Command wishes to provide a further update on the matter.

“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 on 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 incident happened on June 6, 2025, when a short video went viral online.

In the video, Pastor Adefarasin rolled down his tinted car window and appeared to hold a gun-like object. A man filming the car quickly began to apologise, saying, “Boss, boss, sorry sir, sorry sir,” as the pastor drove away.

After the video caused a stir on social media, Pastor Adefarasin spoke out to deny claims that he had a gun or threatened anyone.

“You might be aware of a video circulating on social media showing me in what some have misunderstood as brandishing a firearm. I want to assure you that was certainly not a firearm, and at no point did I point such at anyone,” he stated.