The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 65-year-old Chibuike Azubike for allegedly presenting himself as the “Obi of Lagos.”
Azubike, a native of Obodoukwu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, was apprehended alongside three other individuals — Chibuzor Ani, 57; Martins Nwaodika, 65; and Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi, 41 — on Saturday.
According to Babaseyi Oluseyi, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Command, the suspects were preparing to unveil a prototype of a N1.5 billion “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” on September 13 at Amuwo Odofin.
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Acting on intelligence, police operatives moved swiftly to seal off the venue, preventing the event from taking place and safeguarding the public from potential deception.
“In furtherance of this preventive action, the Command deployed adequate manpower, including conventional police operatives, Eko Strike Force teams, and other tactical squads, to the premises earmarked for the ceremony,” the statement read. “Their presence was to guarantee that the event did not hold as planned and to ensure that public order and peace within the area were not compromised.”
Oluseyi added that the suspects are currently being detained at the command headquarters in Ikeja and will face charges upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh advised Lagos residents to remain vigilant. He stressed that such activities are illegal and have the potential to disturb public peace.
“The Command will continue to enforce the law firmly and decisively against any individual or group engaging in acts that undermine legality, public order, and the integrity of the state,” Jimoh affirmed.
