A magistrate court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Thursday, July 10, ordered the remand of controversial internet sensation Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, over allegations that he issued a death threat against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
DJ Chicken was arraigned before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi on a three-count charge bordering on threat to kill, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and offences under the Cybercrime Act.
According to the prosecution, the charges stemmed from a video he posted online in which he allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu while commenting on the 2027 presidential election.
The prosecution told the court that the video contained statements interpreted as a threat to kill Seyi Tinubu, contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act. Act, 2015.
When the charges were read to him, DJ Chicken pleaded not guilty.
Magistrate Onamusi admitted him to bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.
The court ruled that one of the sureties must be a government employee, while the second must be a recognised community leader with landed property in Lagos State.
Both sureties are also required to provide evidence of three years' tax clearance, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) identification, National Identification Number (NIN), and recent utility bills.
In addition, one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the defendant.
Pending the fulfilment of these bail conditions, the magistrate ordered that DJ Chicken be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
The case was adjourned until August 3, 2026, for further proceedings.
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