Obianuju Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, has refuted claims of her arrest in Lagos, dismissing the rumors as false.
Reports circulating earlier on Thursday suggested that Switch was arrested for alleged assault.
In a detailed post on X, Udeh addressed the rumors, expressing her surprise at waking up to a flood of calls and texts about her supposed arrest.
She denied the allegations and warned of legal consequences for those spreading false information.
DJ Switch wrote: ”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.”
DJ Switch gained prominence after she filmed the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. She has since faced threats to her life and went into hiding.
