PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Obi Of Lagos’, Stop Planned ₦1.5b Palace Unveiling

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who allegedly paraded himself arsenic the ‘Obi of Lagos’.

He was picked up alongside 3 accomplices portion attempting to signifier an unlawful unveiling ceremonial successful Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin section authorities country of the State.

According to the Lagos State Police Command, quality revealed that the radical had concluded plans to unveil a prototype of a purported ₦1.5 cardinal “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” connected Saturday, September 13, 2025, astatine Apple Hall, Amuwo Odofin. Acting swiftly connected the information, operatives sealed disconnected the venue to forestall a breach of bid and to support unsuspecting members of the nationalist from being misled.

The suspects, identified arsenic Chief Chibuzor Ani (57), Chief Martins Nwaodika (65), and Mr. Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi (41), were arrested alongside Azubike and are presently being held astatine the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters successful Ikeja.

Police spokesperson, DSP Babasuyi Oluseyi, said capable manpower was deployed, including accepted officers, Eko Strike Force, and different tactical squads, to guarantee that the planned lawsuit did not hold. He added that investigations are ongoing and the suspects volition beryllium charged to tribunal upon conclusion.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has warned the nationalist against falling prey to impostors who exploit taste and accepted institutions for selfish gain. He stressed that specified acts are unlawful, susceptible of disturbing nationalist peace, and volition beryllium met with steadfast enforcement of the law.

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