DJ Chicken Arraigned Over Alleged Threat to Kill Seyi Tinubu
Social media personality Abiodun Ademola, widely known as DJ Chicken, was brought before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi at the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday. The 37‑year‑old, who lives at Tafodi Estate, Royal Park, Lekki, faces three counts: threat to life, publication of offensive material online, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
Ademola pleaded not guilty to all charges. The prosecution, led by SP Okunuga of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, alleged that the offences occurred around 9 a.m. on July 5 in Lekki.
According to the charge sheet, DJ Chicken uploaded a video to his Facebook and Instagram accounts (@djchicken) in which he threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu. Prosecutors claimed the video was deliberately circulated to ensure the President’s son received the message and felt fearful for his life.
The prosecution further alleged that the threat was tied to the 2027 presidential election, stating that DJ Chicken vowed to harm Seyi should President Bola Tinubu contest or win the election. They argued the conduct was capable of disturbing public order and causing a breach of the peace.
Police also accused the defendant of publishing a grossly offensive and menacing video on Instagram with the intent to cause fear and alarm. The alleged offences contravene Sections 232 and 168(d) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, and violate Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
After the charges were read, Ademola denied committing the offences. Magistrate Onamusi admitted him to bail in the sum of ₦1 million, requiring two sureties of the same amount. One surety must be a blood relative sharing the defendant’s surname; the other must be a recognised community leader or member of the clergy.
Both sureties must provide evidence of three years’ tax payments and undergo verification by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority before the bail can be perfected. The case has been adjourned until August 3 for further hearing.
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