Police arraign ‘DJ Chicken’ over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu

Author: AyobamiPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police arraign ‘DJ Chicken’ over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu

On July 10, 2026, Abiodun Ademola, known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja court for allegedly threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu. He posted a video on Facebook and Instagram threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu if President Bola Tinubu contested or won the 2027 presidential election. He pleaded not guilty, and the magistrate granted him bail of ₦1 million with two sureties.

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