UK-based Nigerian gospel artist Muyiwa Olanrewaju has revealed a distressing encounter with British authorities after surviving an early-morning robbery attempt, alleging he was treated as a suspect rather than a victim.
The “Igwe” crooner detailed the January incident in a viral Twitter video, explaining how a young white man tried breaking into his car and shattered his window around 5:30 a.m. while he was en route to work. After successfully defending himself and reporting the crime with details of nearby surveillance cameras, the situation took an unexpected turn.
“Instead of pursuing the attacker seen on CCTV, police opened an investigation against me for affray [violent disorder],” Olanrewaju disclosed. “I provided evidence, yet became the suspect needing legal representation.”
The Rock Choir founder expressed bewilderment at the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the case, noting they never located the visible assailant despite his cooperation. His experience has sparked outrage among UK-based Africans, with many sharing similar stories of inverted justice.
Police officials have declined comment on the specific case but maintain all reports undergo standard verification processes. Legal analysts suggest such scenarios sometimes occur when authorities suspect “excessive force” during self-defense incidents.
Olanrewaju’s testimony emerges amid ongoing UK debates about racial bias in policing, particularly concerning African immigrants. The musician says he’s sharing his story to highlight systemic flaws: “When crime victims fear reporting will make them suspects, something is fundamentally broken.”
