Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has reportedly been released from police detention after being detained for three weeks after being granted bail.
To the delight of his admirers, the artist’s release occurs shortly before Christmas.
The Nigerian Police in Imo State recently took Speed Darlington into custody.
This came after his last incarceration, which was connected to accusations of his relationship with American rapper Diddy Combs and his divisive remarks about Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy.
The rapper’s release was confirmed by notable lawyer Stan Anieke, who shared the news on his Instagram story.
While Anieke did not provide specific details about the bail arrangement, the announcement was met with widespread celebration from Speed Darlington’s supporters, who have been eagerly anticipating his return.
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Recall that, Speed Darlington‘s lawyer, Stan Alieke, for the rapper’s ongoing detention.
While performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State, last week, Darlington was taken into custody.
Human rights attorney Deji Adeyanju has claimed that the rapper’s re-arrest was caused by Burna Boy, the Afrofusion sensation.
Adeyanju asserted that Burna Boy, posing as a human rights activist, was oppressing Darlington by manipulating the police.
Alieke recently disclosed on his Instagram account that the police had refused Darlington bail seven days after his detention
Additionally, the attorney urged the police to refrain from “trampling on my client’s constitutional rights.”
The lawyer also called on the law enforcement agency police not to “trample on my client’s his constitutional rights”.
“Today makes it exactly one week since my client, Mr Darlington Achakpo PKA Speed Darlington was re-arrested and detained by the @nigeriapoliceforce and he’s been in their custody ever since,” he wrote.
“The police should not trample on his constitutional right while trying to enforce another person’s right. He’s entitled to bail and should be granted same.”
