The Turnup Maestro: DJ Trendy’s Nightmarish Ordeal at Kirikiri Custodian Centre
A Nigerian Disc Jockey, known as The Turnup Maestro and identified as #_djtrendy, recently shared a harrowing experience of being taken to the Kirikiri Custodian Centre in Lagos State. The DJ, via his social media handle, recounted how he was abruptly detained by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command at the lounge where he was working.
After his laptop was seized by the police, the DJ was summoned to the station for questioning and was unfairly labeled a cultist without any evidence. Despite writing out his statement, he and the lounge manager were unjustly put behind bars and later handcuffed and taken to a Magistrate Court.
Fortunately, with the help of a lawyer and the lounge owner, they were granted bail and released from Kirikiri Correctional Facility after spending two agonizing days. The DJ expressed his shock and trauma at being treated like a criminal despite being an innocent citizen.
This incident highlights the need for reform and accountability within the police force. The DJ’s cry for justice and exoneration serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals.