DJ Chicken Arrested Over Viral Video Threatening Seyi Tinubu
Controversial disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has reportedly been arrested by security operatives in Ikeja, Lagos State, over a viral video in which he allegedly made threatening remarks about Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The entertainer’s lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, disclosed the development in a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday. According to Stephen, DJ Chicken was apprehended at the Ikeja Police Headquarters, and he further alleged that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) may also be involved in the matter. “So, DJ Chicken is now with the authorities. He was arrested at Ikeja and he is now at Ikeja Police Headquarters, but I am very sure it is the DSS. He was arrested in connection with the statement he made some days ago about the son of the president, Seyi Tinubu,” the lawyer stated.
The reported arrest stems from a video that recently circulated widely across social media platforms. In the clip, DJ Chicken is heard saying in Yoruba: “Tinubu, you can’t win the election. If you win, I will kill Seyi Tinubu. I won’t say more than that.” Following the public backlash, the entertainer later posted another video apologising, explaining that the initial clip was intended to generate engagement and boost his earnings as a content creator, rather than as a genuine threat. This apology, however, appears to have come after the video had already gone viral and attracted the attention of security agencies.
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In an emotional plea, Rotimi Stephen appealed to DJ Chicken’s supporters, well-wishers, and individuals with access to the Presidency to intervene and help secure his release from custody. The lawyer described DJ Chicken as his “personal project” and part of his contribution to mentoring young people in society. He also suggested that the entertainer may have mental health challenges, stating: “He is not that okay. We are just managing him.” Stephen further pleaded: “Please, fans and well-wishers, people that like Chicken and people that are close with the Presidency, please forgive Chicken. He is not that okay. We are just managing him. Chicken is my own personal project. It is my own part of giving back to society.” He urged the government to show leniency, assuring that steps would be taken to address the situation. “I don’t know what to do again. They should please,” he added, expressing his uncertainty about the next steps and his growing concern over the entertainer’s fate.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the Department of State Services (DSS) has officially confirmed DJ Chicken’s arrest or issued any statement regarding the circumstances surrounding his reported detention. Seyi Tinubu has also not publicly reacted to the lawyer’s appeal or the controversy surrounding the video. The Presidency has remained silent on the matter, leaving the public to await official communication from the relevant authorities. This lack of confirmation has left many of DJ Chicken’s fans and followers in a state of uncertainty, with social media buzzing with mixed reactions ranging from sympathy to criticism.
DJ Chicken, whose real name is Ademola Abiodun, is a well-known social media personality and disc jockey based in Lagos. He has built a significant following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram for his provocative and often controversial content. His outspoken style has previously landed him in online disputes, but this marks the first known instance of reported arrest over his online activities. The case has reignited conversations about the boundaries of free expression on social media in Nigeria, particularly when comments are perceived as threatening toward public figures or their family members. As the story continues to develop, many are watching to see whether the authorities will issue an official statement or if the matter will be resolved through legal channels and diplomatic intervention.