Reactions As Video Of Naira Marley’s Arrest Emerges

A video of popular Nigerian artist, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, being arrested by Nigerian police has leaked online.

OSUN DEFENDER had reported that Naira Marley, the “Soapy” crooner was arrested in connection with the death of his former signee Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, on Tuesday.

This comes after Naira Marley took to his verified account on X, formerly known as Twitter, to inform everyone that he is back in Lagos, Nigeria.

He wrote; “I’d like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole. I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.”

Reacting to this, Nigerian police PRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirms the arrest. He wrote;

“Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…”

Confirming the whole arrest, a video of Naira Marley fully masked as he is been arrested and taken into police custody for investigation has surfaced online.

See reactions below;

say_hi_to_favourite4: Na only hear the guy voice wey said apayan.

davidbaxter: Did someone just call him Payan payan?damn Nigerians really mean this dude.

big_warrior27′: Omo, you wey get freedom to walk about, better thank God for Lyf.. see celeb way no fit walk about again.

yankuba_chall_chemz_: Went as a king came back as a dog.

therealmuneerah: The person shouting apayan in the background tho.

cashamadupeblogtv: U sure say na naira Marley be that ? This one look kinda taller! Abi na too much garri wey I drink ni ?

damilola_extra: Why did he use mask.

oyinbo9jacomng: No body fit slap am for neck???.

• Sodiq Yusuf