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) to investigate Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo over alleged abuse of office, unlawful interference, and obstruction of police investigations.
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 forgery and fraud at the AIG Zone 2 Command in Lagos. The singer claimed the DIG’s interference has stalled police probes and emboldened the suspects to continue their alleged fraudulent activities.
The 70-year-old lamented that she has been left homeless following her illegal eviction from her Surulere, Lagos home on August 15, 2025. She described moving from place to place, while her health deteriorates, attributing the ordeal to a conspiracy involving her elder sister, land grabbers, a senior police officer, and corrupt court processes.
Ibeto alleged that immediately after her forceful eviction, Osakwe and Giwa began demolishing and illegally constructing on the disputed property, despite tenants’ belongings still being inside apartments and offices.
“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 said.
According to the singer, DIG Okolo, who is related to Osakwe, has used his position to obstruct investigations at Zone 2 Command. She warned that unless checked, the DIG’s actions could compromise the investigation and pervert the course of justice.
Police had previously directed all parties to stay away from the property on September 10, 2025, to prevent a breakdown of law and order while investigations continued. However, on September 18, Giwa, allegedly backed by DIG Okolo, forcefully re-entered the premises with thugs.
In her petitions, Ibeto called on the IGP and PSC Chairman to intervene urgently, hold DIG Okolo accountable, and restore public confidence in the police system.
Please read the full press statement and attached petitions by Ms. Uche Ibeto to the IGP and PSC for further details.