Disc Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch has refuted the report of her arrest in Lagos for traffic offence.
The DJ Switch who became more popular in the aftermath of the October 2020 protests by youths against police brutality when she live streamed the aftermath of the Lekki massacre. In the video, they attempted to remove a bullet from the leg of a man who was shot, tying a Nigerian flag around his leg.
The DJ took to her twitter page to frown at the negative story about her even when she was on her bed sleeping, gave the bloggers 24 hours to pull down the stories or she will be faced to take legal action against them.
Her post reads:
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 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.
Thank you!
In a recent development, the Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said the person arrested is DJ Commissioner Wysei and not DJ Switch and apologised to the media houses she confirmed the arrest earlier to.
“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,” Hundeyin posted on X.
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. 🙏🏻
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) April 18, 2024
