Police arrest self-acclaimed ‘Obi of Lagos’
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who claims to be the “Obi of Lagos”. The self-acclaimed Igbo monarch in Lagos was arrested alongside three others – Chief Chibuzor Ani, 57; Chief Martins Nwaodika, 65; and Mr. Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi, 41 – for attempting to unveil a […]
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The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who claims to be the “Obi of Lagos”.
The self-acclaimed Igbo monarch in Lagos was arrested alongside three others – Chief Chibuzor Ani, 57; Chief Martins Nwaodika, 65; and Mr. Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi, 41 – for attempting to unveil a prototype of a purported N1.5 billion “Palace of Obi of Lagos State” in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
According to the police, the group had planned to hold an unlawful installation ceremony and to unveil a N1.5 billion prototype palace for the self-acclaimed king.
The police said it sealed off the venue to prevent any breach of peace and protect unsuspecting members of the public.
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The suspects are currently being held at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
The State’s Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, disclosed that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
CP Jimoh explained that while Azubuike was arrested for parading himself as the Obi of Lagos, the three were his accomplices.
“The principal suspect, Engr. Chibuike Azubike ‘m’, aged 65 years, an indigene of Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom, Ideato North LGA of Imo State, was arrested alongside three co-conspirators: Chief Chibuzor Ani ‘m’, aged 57 years; Chief Martins Nwaodika ‘m’, aged 65 years; and Mr. Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi ‘m’, aged 41 years. All four suspects are presently in custody at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
“Intelligence available to the Command indicated that the group had finalised arrangements to unveil a prototype of a purported N1.5 billion ‘Palace of Obi of Lagos State’ on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Apple Hall, Amuwo Odofin.
“Acting on this information, the police promptly sealed off the venue in order to forestall any breach of the peace and to protect unsuspecting members of the public from being misled,” he added.