The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly arrested controversial social media personality and disc jockey, DJ Chicken, following a viral video in which he allegedly threatened the life of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.
The arrest came just two days after a video surfaced online in which the entertainer allegedly made remarks about the 2027 presidential election and issued a threat directed at the President’s son.
According to reports, DJ Chicken claimed that President Bola Tinubu would not win a second term in office during the 2027 general election. He also allegedly stated that if the President secured re-election, he would kill Seyi Tinubu.
The comments quickly attracted criticism online, with many describing the alleged threat as unacceptable.
However, reports of DJ Chicken’s arrest initially circulated as rumours across several social media platforms before further details emerged.
The development was later confirmed during a livestream by content creator Tunde Perry, who disclosed that the controversial entertainer had been taken into police custody.
Speaking during the livestream, Perry said:
“DJ Chicken did a video that Tinubu can’t win the next election. Knowing fully well that Tinubu is the only Yoruba man contesting for the next presidential election in 2027. And said even if Tinubu wins, he will kill Seyi Tinubu. The president and his son are not responsible for his arrest but those close to the presidency did.”
Although the arrest has now been widely reported, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to release an official statement explaining the exact offences under investigation.
Furthermore, authorities have not confirmed whether formal charges have been filed against the entertainer.
Meanwhile, the incident has renewed conversations about the use of social media platforms and the legal consequences of making statements that may be viewed as threats to life.
Meanwhile, many social media users are waiting for an official response from the police regarding the investigation and any possible prosecution.
Similarly, no official statement has been released on behalf of DJ Chicken regarding the allegations or his reported arrest.
