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Popular lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed the arrest and detainment of rapper Speed Darlington, who was reportedly missing since Friday.
Adeyanju had also disclosed that the rapper was arrested in Lagos and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking in a series of posts on his X handle on Tuesday, the lawyer who did not give details, claimed that the arrest was based on a formal complaint from singer Burna Boy.
He wrote, “We just spent the last 30mins with Speed Darlington and he narrated how he was arrested in Lagos on Friday last week, moved around and eventually brought to Abuja. The petition against him was written by Burna Boy we can confirm.”
The development comes a few hours after Speed Darlington’s mother accused Burna Boy and his team of being responsible for her son’s disappearance.
Darlington had earlier in a video on social media questioned the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award. Linking Burna Boy with the embattled American singer Diddy.
In another news, In a bid to avoid escalating tensions, the Nigeria Police Force announced on Monday that it will not participate in a war of words with Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the state’s deepening political crisis. By taking this stance, the force seeks to prioritize stability and order.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s accusations against the police have been met with a swift rebuttal, as the force asserts that its actions are strictly guided by a judicial order restricting its participation in the upcoming LGA polls. By adhering to this mandate, the police demonstrate their dedication to impartiality.
To combat the spread of misinformation, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi has issued a statement debunking allegations of partisanship, which he termed “misleading claims” gaining traction in the media. This clarification points to the police’s commitment to upholding the truth.
Muyiwa Adejobi, police spokesperson, reiterated the force’s commitment to impartiality, emphasizing its steadfast refusal to interfere in the state’s and nation’s political matters
He noted that the “misinformation triggered by the unwarranted outburst of Fubara was totally uncalled for and unfair to the law enforcement institutions in Nigeria”.