UK-based Nigerian gospel singer and broadcaster Muyiwa Olarewaju has shared a disturbing experience involving law enforcement following a robbery attempt earlier this year.
In a video posted on his social media, the well-known worship leader described how a situation that began with a crime against him ended with him under police investigation.
The incident, which took place in February at around 5:30 a.m., occurred as Olarewaju was on his way to work.
According to his account, a young white man suddenly attempted to break into his car, smashing the window in the process.
Shaken but unharmed, Olarewaju made his way to safety and reported the event to the police. He also informed them of nearby security cameras that could have captured the crime.
“I told the police where the cameras were in that area, the fact that the guy had smashed up my window, and the worrying and all that it caused,” Olarewaju said.
But rather than receiving help or protection, the singer noted that the focus of the police quickly shifted. What began as a report soon turned into an investigation—with him at the center.
“Immediately after the police got in touch with me, the next thing was they now began an investigation where I was now the suspect,” he explained.
Despite being the victim, Olarewaju said he was summoned for interviews and was forced to hire legal counsel to protect himself. He thanked the law firm Hanson Woods for their support during the ordeal, saying, “I highly recommend solicitors Hanson Woods — they were absolutely phenomenal.”
Even though the man who smashed his car window was caught on camera, Olarewaju noted that the attacker was never located. Meanwhile, he was investigated for affray, a charge often associated with public violence or brawling.
“The police never found the young man who they saw on camera. But I was being investigated for affray,” he said.
The investigation reportedly dragged on for three months before it was finally dropped due to insufficient evidence. The gospel artist expressed frustration but also offered a word of caution.
“Three months later, they’ve come back to say nothing to see here. They can’t find the guy who attacked my car, and they don’t have any more evidence on their charge against me,” he said.
