Nigerian Disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch has been arrested by the police in Lagos.
According to blogger, Linda Ikeji, the famous DJ is currently being taken to the Magistrate Court in Eti-Osa. A police source who spoke to LIB said DJ Switch visited the police in Elemoro, Ajah on Monday, April 15th to complain about a man who allegedly defrauded her. The police stated that the man was arrested the same day, she made the complaint and has been in police custody.
The police further told LIB that Switch was invited on Wednesday, April 27th to inquire from her what exactly she wanted, whether for the accused to be charged to court or for him to be released on hail as it is against the law to detain an accused for more than 48 hours. The source alleged that DJ Switch insisted that the wanted the accused to make an apology which she would record and then post online which the accused bluntly refused.
The police made the decision to take the matter to the court for settlement since both parties were unable to resolve their differences amicably and settle.
Things took a swift turn when the officers were about to drive out with the accused to court and DJ Switch allegedly used her vehicle to block the entrance of the station and allegedly assaulted the female officers attached to the case. Her behavior cost her an arrest for obstructing police while on duty, resisting arrest as well as assaulting police officers. The accused was taken to the court and was remanded in prison custody.
DJ Switch, on her party is currently on her way to the Magistrate Court in Eti-Osa where she will be arraigned for obstructing police officers while on duty and assaulting officers.