Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’, foil installation ceremony

The Lagos State Police Command says it has successfully arrested a self-acclaimed traditional ruler who paraded himself as the “Obi of Lagos”.

A statement issued by the Command on Wednesday, said the suspect, who was arrested along  with three accomplices, allegedly attempted to mislead the public through an unlawful installation ceremony.

“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.”

According to the statement, intelligence available to the Command revealed that the group had allegedly finalized 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. All