DJ Chicken is reportedly in custody following controversial remarks linked to Seyi Tinubu. His lawyer says the arrest took place on Thursday, drawing widespread attention online.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — DJ Chicken, a Nigerian disc jockey and social media personality, has reportedly been arrested over comments he allegedly made about Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to his lawyer, Rotimi, the arrest was confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
According to the lawyer, the arrest followed controversial statements allegedly made by DJ Chicken during a live social media session. While the exact allegations have not been disclosed by law enforcement authorities, the comments reportedly centred on Seyi Tinubu and quickly attracted widespread reactions across social media platforms.
Speaking on the development, Rotimi confirmed that his client had been taken into custody. He did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances of the arrest or any formal charges that may have been filed. As of the time of publication, the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant authorities had not issued an official statement explaining the reasons for the reported arrest.
DJ Chicken has built a large online following through his outspoken personality and frequent live broadcasts on social media. In recent years, some of his comments and online activities have generated public criticism and debate, leading to repeated discussions about the responsibilities of social media influencers and the legal limits of online speech in Nigeria.
The development means investigators may determine whether the statements attributed to DJ Chicken breached any provisions of Nigerian law. If formal charges are filed, the matter is expected to proceed through the judicial process, where the allegations will be tested in court. At the time of filing this report, the reported arrest had been confirmed by the entertainer’s lawyer, while official details from security authorities remained pending.
