Lawyers representing Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as OdumoduBlvck, have petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over an alleged attempt by police officers to arrest the musician in the early hours of August 29, 2026.
The petition, dated August 31, 2026, was written by Marshal Attorneys and addressed to the Assistant Commissioner of Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lagos State Police Command.
According to the legal team, the alleged incident occurred at about 3:00am on August 29, when police officers reportedly attempted to arrest OdumoduBlvck.
The development comes amid an ongoing controversy involving the rapper and several individuals in the Nigerian music industry.
In the petition, the lawyers argued that the alleged attempt to arrest their client was unjustified, particularly because they had previously responded to a police invitation issued to the musician.
The legal representatives said their response to the invitation had already addressed the matter and that there was no reason for officers to allegedly attempt to apprehend the rapper in the middle of the night.
They further stated that the Inspector General of Police’s office was already handling the matter through its Monitoring Unit.
The lawyers therefore questioned why the Lagos State Police Command would allegedly continue pursuing the matter separately when another police unit was already involved.
Another major issue raised in the petition was the existence of a related legal matter currently pending before an Abuja magistrate court.
OdumoduBlvck’s lawyers argued that the existence of the court case should be taken into consideration by the police while handling the investigation.
According to the legal team, continuing a separate police investigation in relation to an issue already before the court could create complications.
The lawyers’ position is that the relevant authorities should respect the judicial process while dealing with the allegations involving their client.
The latest development follows an earlier incident in which OdumoduBlvck was seen in a viral video clashing verbally with police officers during an event.
In the video, an officer questioned the rapper about why he was resisting arrest and informed him that an invitation had allegedly been sent to him.
The police officer was heard asking the musician whether he was resisting arrest and why he was refusing to follow the officers.
OdumoduBlvck, however, maintained that his lawyers had already handled the matter and questioned the officers’ jurisdiction.
The confrontation quickly generated reactions online, with fans and members of the public debating the circumstances surrounding the police action.
The latest petition indicates that OdumoduBlvck’s lawyers are seeking to ensure that any further action involving their client follows due legal procedure.
By formally writing to the Lagos State Police Command, the legal team has placed its concerns on record and drawn attention to what it described as an alleged attempt to arrest the musician despite previous communication with the authorities.
The lawyers also referenced the involvement of the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit and the pending Abuja court case.
The petition could therefore become an important part of the ongoing dispute as the parties determine how the matter should proceed.
OdumoduBlvck has recently been involved in a highly publicised dispute with fellow Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez.
The disagreement has generated several allegations and counterclaims, with both musicians publicly addressing aspects of their conflict.
Blaqbonez previously explained his side of the dispute during an interview, while OdumoduBlvck has also made public statements concerning the matter.
The rapper’s decision to involve his lawyers in the latest police development suggests that the controversy may now have significant legal implications beyond social media exchanges.
As of the time of this report, the Lagos State Police Command had not publicly responded to the allegations contained in the petition.
It remains unclear what further steps the police intend to take regarding the matter or how the existence of the Abuja Magistrate Court case will affect any ongoing investigation.
For now, OdumoduBlvck’s legal team appears determined to challenge what it considers an improper attempt to arrest their client.
The development has further intensified attention around the Nigerian rapper, whose recent disputes have made him one of the most talked-about figures in the country’s music scene.
The public will be watching closely for responses from the Lagos State Police Command, the rapper’s legal representatives and other parties connected to the matter.
