The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man accused of allegedly parading himself as the Olu of Ikeja without lawful authority.
The suspect was detained following a petition alleging conspiracy, impersonation and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace
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A police source said the petition was received on July 28 from the Association of African Traditional Religion, Nigeria and Overseas, through a covering letter endorsed by the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.
According to the source, the suspect allegedly proclaimed himself the New Olu of Ikeja and was purportedly installed by a group of individuals.
During the alleged installation ceremony, the suspect was reportedly adorned with a beaded crown and other royal regalia associated with a Yoruba traditional ruler.
The police source said the purported installation was carried out without the authority of the Lagos State Government, raising concerns over alleged impersonation of the traditional ruler of Ikeja Kingdom and the possibility of a breach of peace.
Following the petition, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, reportedly directed that the matter be discreetly investigated.
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The case was subsequently assigned to the General Investigation Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police Dayo Akinbisehin.
Detectives reportedly served invitation letters on the suspect on several occasions, but he allegedly failed to honour them.
The investigators later obtained a warrant for his arrest and apprehended him.
The suspect is currently assisting the police with investigations into the circumstances surrounding his alleged installation.
The police said he would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
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