Veteran Singer Uche Ibeto Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Abuse of Office by DIG Okolo
*By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Jigida Queen Seeks Probe Into Alleged Police Interference
Veteran Nigerian singer, Uche Ibeto, popularly known as the “Jigida Queen,” has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC), demanding an investigation into Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo over alleged abuse of office, unlawful interference, and obstruction of police investigations.
Akahi News gathered that in a letter dated September 22, 2025, Ibeto accused DIG Okolo of shielding property developer Cecil Ezem Osakwe and lawyer Victor Giwa, both under investigation for alleged forgery and fraud at the AIG Zone 2 Command in Lagos.
Eviction Leaves Veteran Singer Homeless
The 70-year-old singer revealed that she was illegally evicted from her Surulere, Lagos residence on August 15, 2025, and has since been left homeless, moving from place to place while her health deteriorates.
Ibeto alleged a conspiracy involving her elder sister, land grabbers, a senior police officer, and corrupt court processes, which facilitated the eviction. She claimed that immediately after her removal, Osakwe and Giwa began demolishing and illegally constructing on the disputed property despite tenants’ belongings still being inside.
“At my age, over 70 years, I should be enjoying the dividends of my labour as a senior citizen. Instead, I am homeless and moving from place to place. This is an injustice I never imagined I would face,” she lamented.
Allegations of Obstruction and Misuse of Office
According to Ibeto, DIG Okolo, who is allegedly related to Cecil Osakwe, has been using his position to obstruct ongoing investigations at Zone 2 Command. She claimed his interference emboldened the suspects to continue their alleged fraudulent activities, undermining the integrity of police processes.
Akahi News learnt that on September 10, 2025, police authorities ordered all parties to stay away from the property to prevent a breakdown of law and order while investigations continued. However, on September 18, Giwa allegedly returned with thugs, reportedly backed by DIG Okolo, and forcefully broke into the premises again.
Call for Urgent Intervention
Ibeto stressed that unless curbed, DIG Okolo’s actions could compromise the investigation and pervert the course of justice. She urged the IGP and the PSC Chairman to urgently intervene to restore public confidence in the police and ensure accountability at the highest levels.
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