By Okey Aguwa
Popular disc jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh, a.k.a DJ Switch, has rubbished reports making rounds that she was arrested in Lagos.
Reports 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.
The DJ while writing on her X handle, said the report was false and that 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 stated.
According to her, plans are in the pipeline to take legal action againat the blogs that have engaged themselves in this fake news.
”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,” she added.
It would be recalled that DJ Switch allegedly participates actively in the EndSARS protest which took place at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos in October 2020 and was later declared wanted as one of the sponsors of the protest.
