Funke Akindele Party: Police Finally Detain Naira Marley, To Arraign Him Tuesday

Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command on Monday. 

The singer was detained for violating the social distancing and lockdown directives declared in the state by attending a birthday party organised by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, for her rapper husband, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz. 

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Akindele and her husband had earlier been arrested, arraigned and sentenced to 14 days community service by a Lagos Magistrates’ court.

They were also asked to pay a fine of N100,000 each

The federal and Lagos State governments had declared the lockdown to prevent further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.

Naira Marley was said to be among more than 20 guests that attended the said party at the couple’s Amen Estate residence on Saturday. 

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The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bala Elkana, in a statement on Monday, confirmed that Naira Marley was now in their custody and would be arraigned in court on Tuesday.

“Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley, is now in police custody. He will also be charged to court for violating the restriction order.

“The command has launched a manhunt for the remaining persons who attended the party.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, expressed his profound gratitude to Lagosians and other well-meaning Nigerians, who spoke up against the violations,” he said. 

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