The police command in Lagos has said there are “no sufficient grounds” to proceed with the case involving Paul Adefarasin, senior pastor of House on the Rock Church, who was seen with a gun-like object.

A statement on Wednesday by Abimbola Adebisi, the Lagos police spokesperson, said the command has decided to discontinue the case involving Adefarasin.

”Following the incident, where in 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 Lagos State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety while maintaining transparency in all investigations.”.