An Abuja court has granted bail to the controversial singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington. This decision came after the Nigeria Police Force faced mounting pressure and subsequently arraigned him in court.
Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, announced the development via X, stating, “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same.” However, the specific details of his bail have not yet been made public.
Recently, Okoye had petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, at the Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja regarding his ongoing detention. In his petition, he urged the DIG to adhere to a court order that challenged the legality of his continued detention by the police.
The singer’s arrest was linked to accusations he made against Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy, alleging an immoral relationship with the troubled American singer Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy. In response to the situation, Justice M.S. Liman issued an order on December 23, 2024, directing the police to either charge Okoye in court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
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