By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
Controversial social media personality and disc jockey, Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, over a viral video in which he allegedly made threatening remarks against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
The arrest was disclosed on Thursday by his lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, who announced the development in a video shared on his Instagram page.
According to Stephen, DJ Chicken was apprehended in Ikeja and subsequently taken to the Ikeja Police Headquarters for questioning. The lawyer further claimed that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) might also be involved in the investigation, given the nature of the allegations surrounding the viral video.
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Stephen explained that the entertainer’s arrest followed the circulation of a video in which DJ Chicken allegedly made comments directed at Seyi Tinubu. He appealed to the Presidency and relevant security agencies to temper justice with mercy, describing his client as someone who requires guidance and rehabilitation rather than harsh punishment.
The lawyer also appealed to fans, friends and well-wishers to remain calm. At the same time, efforts were being made to secure DJ Chicken’s release, adding that he had been working to positively influence the entertainer’s conduct.
The Merit Newspaper reports that the viral video has continued to generate widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing divergent opinions over the comments that reportedly led to the arrest.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services had not issued any official statement confirming the arrest or providing details of the investigation.
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The development has further fueled public discourse on the responsibilities that accompany freedom of expression on social media and the potential legal consequences of online statements considered threatening or inflammatory.
