The Nigeria Police has denied arresting a Nigerian Disc Jockey, Obanuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in his official X handle, admitted a mix-up from their end over a claim that DJ Switch was arrested instead he announced that the person in police custody is DJ Commissioner Wysei.
Hundeyin, in a statement, said, “There is a mixup from our end. The arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch. Apologies for all the inconvenience to a few Media outfits like Lindaikeji, BBC and TVC that I confirmed this morning.
“Apologies to DJ Switch too.”
Recalled that Obajunu Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, had raised an alarm on Thursday following calls and text messages from her friends, fans, and associates relating to her arrest by the Nigerian Police over the alleged assault perpetuated by her.
The disc jockey, who blamed the bloggers and session of media houses for carrying the report without confirmation, asked for the retraction of the said publication or be forced to seek redress in a court of law for damaging her personality.
Part of her speech on X read, “Good morning all. I was woken up by a barrage of calls and texts 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 investigate and make certain of the news they share with 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 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.“
