DJ, Play Me Palava By Fela - Objectv Media CEO Reacts to Police Invitation

The Chief Executive Officer of Objectv Media has reacted to an invitation from the Police Special Fraud Unit, PSFU, in Lagos, asking him to appear for a fact-finding interview in connection with an ongoing investigation.

In a statement shared in reaction to the invitation, the Objectv Media CEO appeared to respond humorously, questioning why the police were looking for him while also confirming that he would honour the invitation.

“Breaking! Lol… Who dey use police find me. Police at Fraud Unit? Me, Fraud? Ok no problems,” he wrote.

He added, “#BeObjectv is coming on Tuesday @PoliceNG,” before asking a DJ to play Fela Kuti’s song “Palava.”

The invitation letter, dated September 18, 2026, was issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, located on Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

According to the letter, the police said they were investigating a case in which the media executive’s name “featured prominently.”

The letter requested him to attend an interview with the Commissioner of Police, PSFU, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00am through the Deputy Commissioner of Police Secretariat.

The document specifically described the invitation as a “fact-finding invitation” and stated that his cooperation would be appreciated.

The police also advised him that he was at liberty to attend the interview with his lawyer.

The invitation does not state in the document that the Objectv Media CEO has been charged with fraud or found guilty of any offence. It says only that his name featured prominently in a case being investigated by the Police Special Fraud Unit.

The development comes as the media executive publicly acknowledged the invitation and indicated that he would appear before the police on the scheduled date.

Amnesty Condemns Police Raid on JKD TV, Arrest of Manager and Security Guard in Kaduna

Amnesty International has condemned a reported police operation at JKD TV Hamada Radio Network in Kaduna.

Amnesty International has condemned the reported invasion of JKD TV Hamada Radio Network in Millennium City, Kaduna, by armed police officers, following the arrest of the station’s General Manager, Charles Abah, and a security guard.

In a statement issued on Friday, September 11, 2026, Amnesty described the incident as an alleged attack on media freedom and freedom of expression in Nigeria.

According to the organisation, heavily armed police officers entered the station and arrested Abah and the security guard during the operation.

Amnesty said police officers told staff at the station that they had instructions to arrest journalist Zainab Salihu Yabagi over a video explainer produced by JKD Radio and Television concerning Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Affairs.

The organisation said Yabagi had already been declared wanted by the Kaduna State Police Command.

Amnesty expressed concern that the incident could contribute to what it described as a growing climate of fear within Nigerian newsrooms and make journalists more reluctant to report on issues of public interest.

The organisation also argued that public officials should remain subject to scrutiny and criticism, particularly on matters affecting the public.

“An attack on the media is an attack on freedom,” Amnesty said.

The rights organisation called the reported raid and arrests an abuse of power and accused the government of creating an increasingly difficult environment for independent media organisations.

The circumstances surrounding the police operation, the legal basis for the arrests and the whereabouts of those arrested were not independently established in the statement.

Shemariah Media could not independently verify all the allegations contained in Amnesty International’s statement at the time of publication.

Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Faults IGP’s Warning Against Recording Police Officers for Skits

Lawyer Inibehe Effiong has questioned the IGP’s concerns over Nigerians recording police officers while performing their duties.

Legal practitioner Inibehe Effiong has disagreed with the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over his warning against Nigerians recording police officers for social media skits.

Effiong argued that the concept of content creation was broad and could also apply to the Nigeria Police Force, which operates several platforms for producing and disseminating information.

The lawyer made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Channels Television, while reacting to comments by the IGP concerning the use of police officers in social media content.

Disu had warned Nigerians against recording police officers for skits, describing the practice as “very, very demoralising” to members of the force.

The IGP clarified that his concern was not with citizens’ right to record police officers, but with what he described as turning policemen into sources of social media content.

Reacting, Effiong questioned what should qualify as content creation and whether the defining factor should be financial gain or public enlightenment.

“What is content creation? Is it materials generated and disseminated or published or circulated for revenue generation? Or is it simply posting information for public enlightenment?” he asked.

Effiong argued that the police could also broadly be described as a content-creating institution because of the platforms it operates.

“Because if you examine the phrase content creator and content creation broadly, one can say that even the police itself is a content-creating institution,” he said.

According to him, the Nigeria Police Force operates social media accounts, a website and a radio station through which information is produced and distributed.

He said the distinction was therefore important when interpreting the IGP’s warning about using police officers for content creation.

Effiong questioned whether the warning was specifically directed at skit makers, entertainers and pranksters who produce humorous content for online audiences.

“So when the IG speaks about using policemen for content creation, it is important for us to be cautious,” he said.

Lawyer Questions Police Concern Over Recordings

Effiong also questioned why the police had expressed concern about citizens recording officers while they were carrying out their duties in public.

“The question is, why is the police constantly fidgeting over the recording of their officers in the course of their duties?” he asked.

Disu had cited situations in which police officers were allegedly filmed while eating as part of his concerns about the practice.

Effiong said he had not personally seen evidence suggesting that such incidents were widespread on social media and urged the police to provide examples supporting the concern.

“He cited an instance where he said police officers would be eating and people would be filming them. I haven’t seen that being a practice that is rampant on social media,” he said.

The lawyer maintained that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record law enforcement officers while they are carrying out their statutory responsibilities in public.

“But speaking generally, Nigerians have the right, unmistakably, to record incidents. Not just the police, but law enforcement officers generally, in the course of discharging their statutory responsibility,” Effiong said.

He referred to Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression, arguing that the protection includes the freedom to disseminate and propagate ideas and information.

Effiong further argued that such freedom extends to the means through which information is communicated, including mobile phones and other electronic devices.

His comments come amid an ongoing public debate over the boundaries between citizens’ rights to document activities of law enforcement officers and the need to protect the dignity and professionalism of police personnel.

Police Arrest Woman After Vigilante Member Dies Following Sexual Encounter in Osun

 

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a vigilante member in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a woman following the death of a vigilante member identified as Sunday, popularly known as Apetu, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Odi-Olokun area of Ile-Ife, shortly after the man had a sexual encounter with the woman.

A video circulating on social media shows the man in visible distress at Ooni Ilare Street, where he was heard pleading with the woman to give him urine.

According to a situation report attributed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Apetu was reportedly gasping, screaming and pleading with the woman while displaying signs of severe physical distress after the encounter.

The woman was subsequently taken into custody at the Moore Police Division, according to reports.

The man later died, and his remains were deposited at the morgue of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife.

The circumstances surrounding his death have generated speculation among residents, with some attributing it to what they described as a “thunderbolt.” However, authorities have not confirmed the claim, and the cause of death has not been officially established.

The traditional belief surrounding “thunderbolt” involves claims that a person affected by a supposed spiritual force could harm another person through sexual contact. There is currently no established medical or scientific evidence presented in the report to support this explanation for Apetu's death.

A senior officer of the Osun State Police Command said the command was aware of reports circulating on social media and cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information.

Authorities have urged residents to remain calm while investigations and medical examinations are conducted to determine the circumstances and actual cause of the man's death.

Lagos TIB Coordinator Raises Alarm Over Alleged Illegal Police Raids, Extortion

The Lagos State Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, Adekunle Adeyemi Taofeek, has raised concerns over what he described as the increasing rate of illegal police raids, unlawful detention and extortion in his neighbourhood.

Taofeek made the allegation while recounting an incident involving some police officers who reportedly entered his street about three days ago and allegedly harassed residents.

According to him, a friend called to inform him about the situation, prompting him to switch to a video call with the friend so he could observe what was happening.

He said that while the call was ongoing, one of the police officers approached his friend and allegedly harassed him after assuming that he was recording the officers.

Taofeek questioned why police officers carrying out legitimate duties in a public place would object to being recorded.

He argued that citizens should not be treated as criminals simply for documenting the activities of law enforcement officers, particularly when officers are carrying out their duties in public.

“There is nothing inherently unlawful about recording a police officer while they are carrying out their duties in a public place,” he said.

He further expressed concern that residents could be subjected to raids, detention and extortion without committing any offence.

Taofeek warned that he could also become a victim of what he described as illegal police operations in his neighbourhood, saying he would insist on his rights if such a situation occurred.

“For the record, I may be illegally raided one of these days in my own neighbourhood, and it may get messy because I will stand my ground and insist on my rights,” he said.

He stressed that he had never been involved in any illegal activity and would not accept a situation where innocent residents were criminalised simply because they were sitting in front of their homes.

Taofeek called on Nigerians to speak out against alleged police abuse, unlawful detention and extortion, stressing that anyone could become a victim.

“You may be the victim today; I may be the victim tomorrow. That is why we must all speak up against police abuse, illegal detention and extortion,” he said.

The allegations come amid continued public discussions around police accountability, citizens’ rights and the conduct of law enforcement officers during raids and arrests.

The police authorities have not, however, publicly responded to Taofeek’s specific allegations at the time of this report.

Police Officer Reminds Nigerians: Bail Is Free at Every Police Station

A senior Nigerian police officer, CSP Okokon Aniete Iniedu, has reminded Nigerians that bail is free and that no police station is legally permitted to demand payment before granting bail.

Iniedu made the clarification during an interview with media personality Nedu, where he urged members of the public to understand their rights when dealing with the police.

According to the officer, many Nigerians sign bail documents without reading them carefully, despite the documents stating that no payment was made for the bail process.

“Many people do not read the form they sign because it’s clearly stated there that I didn’t pay one single naira for this bail,” Iniedu said.

He explained that people are often in a hurry to leave the police station and therefore sign the documents without checking their contents.

The police officer stressed that paying money for bail is not permitted at any police station in Nigeria.

“The law doesn’t allow anybody to pay for bail in any police station in Nigeria,” he said.

Iniedu also advised Nigerians who are asked to pay money before securing the release of a suspect on bail to report the matter immediately.

“If you enter any police station to bail somebody and they ask for money, just tell them that you want to call the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),” he said.

He provided three channels through which members of the public can report complaints involving officers allegedly demanding payment for bail.

The contact details are:

📞 08057000001
📞 08057000002
📱 08057000003 — WhatsApp/Text

Iniedu encouraged Nigerians to speak up and report any police officer who demands money for bail, stressing that members of the public should not be required to pay for the bail process.

The clarification comes amid long-standing complaints from Nigerians about alleged demands for money at police stations during bail and other processes.

Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over ‘Kill Accord’ Comment

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, over his viral comments allegedly calling for members of the Accord Party to be killed ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

The development comes just three days before the August 15, 2026, governorship poll, amid growing concerns over political tension and possible violence in the state. 

The police invitation followed widespread reactions to a video circulating on social media in which Fadahunsi, speaking in Yoruba, was alleged to have instructed supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to kill Accord members if they were seen in parts of Osun during the election period.

The incident reportedly occurred in Ilesa on Tuesday during an event at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. According to reports, the senator was speaking during a gathering organised following the alleged killing of three APC members in Ilesa. 

In the video, Fadahunsi was quoted as saying that if Accord members were seen in Ilesa before the election, they would be killed.

The comments have generated strong condemnation, with concerns that such rhetoric could heighten tensions between supporters of rival political parties and potentially undermine the peaceful conduct of the election.

The Police Command has now moved to question the senator over the circumstances surrounding the statement.

A letter dated August 11, 2026, reportedly invited Fadahunsi to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department in Osogbo at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, to clarify the circumstances surrounding the remarks. 

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Osun election, Samuel Etaifo Erale, reportedly signed the invitation.

The police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, also confirmed that Fadahunsi had been summoned by the Commissioner of Police.

“I can confirm that he (Fadahunsi) has been summoned by the CP. We will make a statement available regarding it,” Ojelabi was quoted as saying. 

The controversy has added to an already tense political atmosphere in Osun, where parties have been campaigning aggressively ahead of Saturday’s election.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has also reacted to the viral video, demanding action against the senator.

Adeleke described the remarks as more than ordinary political rhetoric, arguing that comments calling for violence could have serious security implications.

The governor said he had raised the matter with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and called for Fadahunsi to be investigated and arrested. According to Adeleke, the IGP confirmed that authorities had seen the viral video and assured him that action would be taken. 

“This is now beyond politics. This is now a national security threat,” Adeleke reportedly said.

The latest development is particularly significant because the Osun election has already been characterised by accusations and counter-accusations between the major political camps.

The APC is backing its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, while the incumbent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration is seeking another term.

The Accord Party is also participating in the election, making the alleged threat against its members a matter of concern for the party and election observers.

Another APC-linked figure, Francis Eniade, has also reportedly come under criticism after a separate video circulated in which he allegedly told non-APC members not to come out to vote in Odo-Otin Local Government Area on election day. 

The two incidents have intensified calls for political actors to moderate their language and allow voters to participate freely.

The police invitation also comes at a time when security arrangements for the Osun election have been receiving increased attention, with authorities under pressure to prevent political violence before, during and after the poll.

For many observers, the concern goes beyond the individuals involved. Statements encouraging violence during an election can create fear among voters, discourage participation and increase the possibility of clashes between supporters of competing parties.

The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expected to oversee the poll.

As political parties make their final push for votes, attention will now turn to how the police handle the investigation into Fadahunsi’s alleged remarks and whether further action will follow.

The senator’s summons does not, by itself, establish guilt. The police are expected to hear his explanation and determine the appropriate next steps based on the outcome of their investigation.

With only days remaining before voters head to the polls, the latest controversy has once again placed political language and election security at the centre of the Osun campaign.

The expectation among residents, political parties and observers is that all sides will allow voters to exercise their rights without threats, intimidation or violence.

Man Claims He Was Jailed at 13, Freed at 60 After Spending 47 Years in Prison

A Nigerian man has shared a heartbreaking account of how he allegedly spent 47 years in prison after being detained as a 13-year-old over an incident involving a damaged vehicle in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The man, who said he is now 78 years old, claimed he was arrested while hawking sugarcane for his father and was never properly tried before being transferred from one correctional facility to another for decades.

According to his account, he was living in Maiduguri and attended school while helping his father, a sugarcane farmer, sell sugarcane after classes.

He recalled that on the day his ordeal allegedly began, he accidentally knocked off the headlight of a parked car while pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with sugarcane in search of shade from the scorching afternoon sun.

Rather than fleeing, he said he waited at the scene for the vehicle’s owner to return.

“I wanted to run, but my conscience wouldn’t let me. So I stood there waiting,” he recalled.

The man alleged that the owner of the vehicle, who later identified himself as a police officer, beat him before taking him to a police station, where he was locked in a cell.

He claimed he remained in police custody for about a month before being taken to court, where the matter was not heard. According to him, he was subsequently remanded in prison.

He further alleged that he remained in custody for years without trial, serving in prison work units before being transferred between correctional facilities in several states, including Bauchi, Ibadan and Kano.

According to the account, he eventually became known among inmates as “Baba” after spending decades behind bars.

The man claimed his case only came to light when a state governor visited the correctional facility shortly before leaving office and asked him why he was imprisoned.

He alleged that an investigation followed, leading authorities to discover that the police officer who had ordered his detention had become a traditional ruler.

According to the account, the governor later granted him amnesty and assisted him with rehabilitation after his release.

The former inmate said the traditional ruler allegedly offered to compensate him with a house and other support, but he declined, saying no material gift could restore the decades he lost in prison.

“He took my youth. He took my future. He took my life,” he said in the emotional account.

The story has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy while calling for an independent verification of the claims and, if substantiated, accountability for any miscarriage of justice.

As of the time of filing this report, Shemariah Media has not independently verified the claims contained in the man’s account, including the identity of the police officer, the governor referenced, or official records relating to the alleged imprisonment.