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Burna Boy: Speed Darlington Released From Police Custody

Controversial Nigerian singer and rapper, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail from police custody.

New Telegraph gathered that Darlington was released after meeting his bail conditions on Tuesday, October 8.

The development was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju via his X page.

Adeyanju said Darlington was arrested in Lagos last Friday and then transferred to Abuja, where he was detained following a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy.

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New Telegraph gathered that Burna Boy accused Darlington of defaming and cyberstalking him.

In a previous viral video, Darlington had asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’, taunting his affiliation with the embattled US rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ who is facing multiple charges for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Following his remark, Darlington was secretly picked up by the police.

Speaking further, Adeyanju appreciated those who contributed to the singer’s release and commended the police in the IRT department for their professionalism.

He wrote: “Special appreciation to #YeleSowore, super reliable senior lawyer #stanalieke, and to all Nigerians for raising their voice for Speed Darlington. Must also appreciate Prof Sanusi and his team at IRT for their professionalism today.”

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