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Is DJ Switch Arrested By The Police In Lagos? Here’s The Truth
Did operatives of the Nigeria Police Force truly arrest DJ Switch? The answer is NO, here’s what happened.
The internet went agog on Thursday morning with reports that popular Nigerian female Disc Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh (DJ Switch), was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
The viral reports suggest that DJ Switch was apprehended for allegedly assaulting and obstructing police officers while they were on duty. It was stated that DJ Switch had reported a man who had defrauded her to the police and had requested a recorded apology to be shared on social media, which the accused refused to provide.
However, DJ Switch took to her X handle to dismiss these reports, labelling them as false.
She wrote, “Good morning all. I was woken up by a barrage of calls and text this morning. I wondered why because I know today is not my birthday. Only to find that I, have been arrested.
“One of the links that was sent to me alleged that I had assaulted the police. Now, while I am not a fan of many of our policemen and women, I do not condone nor do I support violence against the police.
“Our blogs have such an unhealthy appetite for traffic that they can’t even spend the transport fare it would cost them to go investigate and make certain of the news they share to the public. This false reporting is dangerous and negatively shapes narratives.
“Many people want so badly to believe I am just like those I’ve fought against or believe that I have sacrificed all I have ever worked for just to bring down Nigeria. This is false.
“That being said, my lawyers have screenshotted every blog they can find this false news and this is defamation of my character. These blogs have till the end of the day to take down this false news and kindly replace it with a post correcting their mistake. I am not looking for cheap publicity, I hate clout chasing, and I actually am not an ass because I was advised to sue immediately, which would cost them all a lot. So please do the needful and let us learn.”
Police Confirms The Truth About DJ Switch Alleged Arrest
Amid controversies on and off the media, the Lagos State Police Command issued a statement to clarify the situation regarding DJ Switch’s alleged arrest by its operatives.
Nation Post reports that the Command’s Police Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, expressed regret over the alleged arrest of the Nigerian female Disc Jockey in a brief statement on social media.
Hundeyin, who had previously spoken to various media outlets regarding the incident, acknowledged a mix-up on the police’s part.
The police spokesman also issued an apology for the misunderstanding.
He wrote, “There is a mixup from our end. The arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch.
“Apologies for all inconveniences to a few media outfits like Lindaikeji, BBC and TVC that I gave confirmation this morning. Apologies to DJ Switch too.”