A social media influencer operating under the handle @AJSMILE911 has reportedly been detained in Abuja, Nigeria. The detention occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, when unidentified men arrived at the influencer's residence, took phones from people present, and left with him. Bystanders attempted to film the incident as it unfolded. The influencer had shared a misleading post involving music executive Don Jazzy and the mother of Afrobeats star Ayra Starr.
The controversy began on September 29, 2026, when the influencer posted a clip appearing to show Don Jazzy and Ayra Starr's mother together, with a caption suggesting they were expecting a baby. However, the video was originally shared by Ayra Starr's mother on November 26, 2023, and had resurfaced with a misleading claim attached to it. Don Jazzy responded on September 30, addressing the influencer directly and appealing to his family members to step in.
Don Jazzy had publicly called on the influencer's family to intervene after the post went viral, days before the alleged incident. Despite the public warning, the post reportedly stayed up. The incident has reignited debate online about the risks of spreading unverified or deliberately misleading claims about public figures on social media platforms.
As of the time of reporting, the Police Force had not issued any official statement confirming or denying the reported arrest. Don Jazzy, Ayra Starr, and her mother had also not publicly commented on the development. The information in circulation came entirely from social media posts and a message attributed to the influencer's brother.
The reported detention has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many users expressing concern about the influencer's safety and the circumstances surrounding his detention. The incident has also raised questions about the role of social media in spreading misinformation and the need for greater accountability online.
The controversy is not an isolated incident, as social media has become a significant platform for the dissemination of information and misinformation. The incident has highlighted the need for social media users to be cautious when sharing information and to verify the accuracy of claims before sharing them.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the NDLEA arrested a newlywed businessman, Lovely Chukwulobelu, at Enugu airport, where officials found 72 wraps of an illicit substance he had swallowed. The incident has prompted debate in Nigeria about the financial pressures of lavish celebrations and the need for individuals to seek legitimate means of addressing financial challenges.
Key points
- Influencer @AJSMILE911 detained in Abuja over misleading post about Don Jazzy and Ayra Starr's mother
- Incident sparks debate about risks of spreading unverified claims on social media
- Police Force and parties involved have not issued official statements on the detention
