Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man Chibuike Azubike for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.”
Mr Azubike, from Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, was arrested alongside three others, Chibuzor Ani, 57, Martins Nwaodika, 65 and Ikechukwu Nnadi, 41.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the command, the suspects had concluded plans to unveil a prototype of a N1.5 billion “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” on Saturday, September 13, at Apple Hall, Amuwo Odofin.
Police operatives sealed off the venue following intelligence reports to prevent the ceremony from taking place.
The statement noted that conventional officers, the Eko Strike Force and other tactical squads were deployed to the venue to maintain public order.
“The suspects are currently in detention and investigation is progressing into their activities. The outcome of the investigation will be made public, and they will be charged to court accordingly,” the statement read.
Lagos State Command commissioner of police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, urged members of the public to be vigilant against impostors attempting to exploit cultural and traditional institutions.
He said such actions are unlawful and capable of disrupting public peace.
