The Nigerian police have granted bail to singer, comedian, and content creator Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington. He was arrested and held in custody after a complaint from fellow artist Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, who accused him of cyberstalking.
The contentious Akpi musician was released to lawyer Deji Adeyanju after fulfilling the conditions set by the police at the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team’s Department in the Guzape area of Abuja. SaharaReporters learned on Tuesday that Speed Darlington was apprehended last Friday. Adeyanju mentioned earlier that day to SaharaReporters that he had reviewed the petition filed against Darlington by afrobeat artist Burna Boy.
Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
Adeyanju noted that there was nothing in the petition to warrant Darlington’s arrest.
“I have met Speed Darlington and he’s in good spirits, we are working to get him released on bail as soon as possible,”
Adeyanju told SaharaReporters earlier on Tuesday.
A police ACP investigating the case told Adeyanju that the police could not release a copy of the petition to him but allowed the lawyer read and digest the content.
