Former Big Brother Naija reality television star, Tacha Akide, has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos. The media personality and entrepreneur was allegedly taken into custody following her failure to honour multiple official police invitations.
Details of the Reported Arrest
According to claims made by popular media personality Seun Oloketuyi, Tacha was arrested early on Sunday morning at her residence in the Ajah axis of Lagos State. Oloketuyi disclosed that the reality star had repeatedly ignored summons from the police before they decided to take action.
Reports suggest that the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) had sent at least three invitations to Tacha between May and August. Her alleged refusal to honour these invitations ultimately led law enforcement officers to her residence to execute the arrest.
The Backstory: Cyber Allegations and Controversies
While the exact charges leading to her reported arrest remain unconfirmed, speculations have linked the development to a highly publicized controversy from earlier this year. In March, Tacha sparked intense debate online after sharing a video in which she accused an unnamed man of rape. The accusations reportedly had severe professional repercussions for the individual, including the loss of lucrative employment opportunities abroad.
During the peak of the controversy, Tacha shared her stance on social media, warning her followers about the individual in question:
Awaiting Official Statements
As of the time of writing, neither the Lagos State Police Command nor the NPF-NCCC has issued an official statement regarding the arrest. Tacha’s management team has also not released any comments to clarify the situation or confirm her current legal status. The public and fans of the reality star continue to await official updates as the story unfolds.