DJ Switch denies being arrested in Lagos

Disc jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh, aka DJ Switch, has debunked reports that she was arrested in Lagos.

Reports on Thursday emerged that DJ Switch was arrested and taken to the magistrate court in Eti Osa over an alleged complaint of fraud and assault.

Writing on X, DJ Switch said the report was false and the perpetrators intended to tarnish her image.

She also threatened to sue the originators of the fake news.

“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,” she wrote.

“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 police men 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. These 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 believing 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 end of day to take down this false news and kindly replace 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.”

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that it arrested DJ Commissioner Wysei and not DJ Switch (Obianuju Catherine Udeh) as being reported in some media outfits.

Reports had emerged on Thursday that DJ Switch was arrested and taken to the magistrate court in Eti Osa over an alleged complaint of fraud and assault.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, admitted being responsible for the mixup leading to the misleading reports.

Hundeyin apologized for the inconveniences caused to the outlets, including Lindaikeji, BBC and TVC, which he had earlier given confirmation.

The command also apologized to DJ Switch.

“There is a mixup from our end. 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. ”