By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The police have apologized over the apparently fake story on the arrest of popular #EndSARS activist, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch.
According to reports in TheNiche, the earlier reports of the “arrest” of the social media influencer based on a confirmation from the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin have turned to be untrue.
Shortly after, DJ Switch took to the social media to announce that she was never arrested.
Hundeyin, the purveyor of the fake news, thereafter, took to his X account to apoligise.
He wrote: “There is a mixup from our end. Arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei not DJ Switch.
“Apologies for all inconveniences to a few media outfits like Lindaikeji, BBC and TVC that I gave confirmation this morning.
“Apologies to DJ Switch too.”, according to SP Benjamin Hundeyin’s tweet at 10.19 am apologising for being a purveyor of fake news and misleading the media.
In her own reaction on her X app, DJ Switch wrote: “Good morning all.
“I was woken up by a barrage of calls and texts this morning. I wondered why because I know today is not my birthday. Only to find that I, have been arrested
“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. This 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. READ ALSO:
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“These blogs have till the end of day to take down this false news and kindly replace it 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. Thank you!”
