The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has made it clear: stun gun use is criminal.
He said this during a TV interview where he spoke about Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s recent run-in with the law.
Adefarasin turned himself in on Tuesday and was granted bail the next day after speaking with police investigators.
According to Jimoh, stun gun use is criminal if it’s used to scare, intimidate, or threaten another person.
He explained that under Nigeria’s Firearms Act, even fake weapons used to threaten someone can be considered a crime.
Jimoh said the item found on Adefarasin wasn’t a firearm, but a stun gun—still considered illegal riot gear.
He made it clear that while it’s not a deadly weapon, pointing it at someone is still a serious offence.
The police were ready with an arrest warrant, but Adefarasin showed up voluntarily after getting a formal invitation.
He was questioned by officers and gave a written statement about the viral video that sparked the investigation.
Jimoh stressed again that stun gun use is criminal, especially when used to instill fear in a public setting.
The video shows the pastor in a Range Rover holding a dark object while talking to another road user.
Jimoh confirmed that the other person in the video is a content creator and will also be giving a statement.
Police already have his contact details and plan to speak with him as part of their ongoing investigation.
Even though Adefarasin is out on bail, police say they’re not done looking into the full details of the case.
Jimoh promised the public will know the outcome once the investigation is complete and all sides are heard.
He reminded Nigerians that status doesn’t matter—everyone must follow the law, including laws about stun gun possession.
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