Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s Alleged ‘Gun’ Clip has attracted the police.
When a 23‑second TikTok clip emerged in early June, showing House‑on‑the‑Rock founder Pastor Paul Adefarasin rolling down his Range Rover window and lifting a metallic object that looked like a handgun, social media ignited.
The video raced across X, TikTok, and YouTube, with hashtags like #TrafficTrigger and #PastorWithAPistol trending within hours.
Shockwaves Online
Millions demanded answers, accusing the cleric of brandishing a weapon in broad‑daylight Lagos traffic.
Rights activists called for an investigation, arguing that even the appearance of a firearm breaks public‑order laws.
The Pulpit Rebuttal
At his 9 a.m. service on 7 June 2025, a visibly pained Adefarasin addressed the uproar: “It wasn’t a gun. I pointed nothing at anybody,” he told congregants, blaming “clickbait chasers” for twisting a harmless moment into a viral storm.
He added that the mysterious object—still unidentified publicly—was “commonplace” and he owns no firearm or licence. Parishioners later said the pastor looked “hurt and shocked” as he fielded frantic calls from worried members.
From Altar to Interrogation Room
Fast‑forward to 17 June: Adefarasin voluntarily walked into the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, where detectives grilled him over the clip’s authenticity and the nature of the object.
Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed officers are forensically enhancing the footage frame‑by‑frame.
Bail & The Road Ahead
Hours after questioning, the cleric was granted administrative bail while investigators consult ballistics specialists and digital‑forensics analysts.
Key next steps:
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Object Identification – Was it a weapon, a self‑defence gadget, or something entirely benign?
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Legal Threshold – Even a replica firearm can trigger charges under Lagos traffic and public‑order statutes.
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Public Transparency – Police findings (and any additional dash‑cam angles) will decide whether this is a storm in a teacup or grounds for prosecution.
Bottom Line
What began as a fleeting roadside exchange has morphed into a headline‑grabbing legal saga. Pastor Adefarasin calls it mischief, critics call it menace—and the Lagos Police now hold the deciding evidence. Until investigators pronounce their verdict, Nigeria watches, scrolls and speculates.
