OAP Nedu refutes report that the police seized his kids from his ex-wife, Hazel Uzor Ohiri, and handed them to him

OAP Chinedu Ani, aka Nedu, has reacted to a recent report that the police in Lagos seized two children from his ex-wife, Uzoamaka Ohiri, and gave to him. (Read More Here).

According to Punch News, policemen attached to the state criminal investigation department (SCID) in Panti, Yaba seized two children from Ohiri amid the paternity controversy.

It is reported that in a letter of invitation with reference letter CR:3000/LSX/D10/Vol.3/71, which was signed by Fayoade Adegoke, the deputy commissioner of police at the SCID, Ohiri was directed to Margaret Ighodalo (CSP) with respect to the matter.

She was subsequently asked to stop making disparaging comments against the comedian on social media.

Ighodalo was said to have told Ohiri to bring her three kids to the SCID, where two were handed over to Nedu. However, in an Instagram post, said the police never forcefully took his kids from his ex-wife but it was a unanimous agreement.

He wrote:

"I am sad that once again, I need to clear the air on what I consider a private matter. But for the sake of all the parties involved, it is pertinent that I do so.

Please let the following be clear to all journalists, blogs, news platforms, etc;

1. Contrary to the rumours being peddled around, I do take care of my children and will continue to as it is my duty.

2. Neither I nor the police forcefully took my kids away from my ex-wife. It was a unanimous agreement. Please feel free to read her handwritten statement and also see the bag with which she brought their clothes.

3. The children in question were taken to Owerri to live for over a month without my consent or permission. My ex-wife took that decision without consulting me... I paid for the flight for her to go and bring them back to Lagos after it was agreed by all parties that it was better they were returned to Lagos especially as they school in Lagos.

4. I am a person who believes in doing things the right way and so far on this matter, I have stayed within the provisions of the law. A case was filed against my ex-wife for cyber-bullying and other grievances. She was invited to respond and the matter is ongoing alongside custody resolution.

"I am tired of the sensational manner in which this news is being dispersed.

I do not grant interviews or speak on the matter to the press.

I would advise my ex-wife and her cousins/sister to follow suit.

We are not dealing with inanimate objects here but living and breathing beings who will one day deal with the consequences of this fall-out.

I truly want to continue to focus on my career, my family and my life as I am not the first or the last man to have a failed marriage."