Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released D’banj from its custody.
In a statement by D’banj’s legal counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, he confirmed the singer was released from ICPC custody on Friday afternoon.
The lawyer said “After 72 hours of unfair detention and false allegation against D’banj, the ICPC on Friday afternoon released the popular singer.
“Nigerians must be told the truth that D’banj is clean and have no criminal or fraud record.
“It, however, is an embarrassment to the entire country that such a huge allegation of N900m fraud against a public figure without any evidence.
“The ICPC Chairman, Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN), and the entire officers of the ICPC must be deeply sad and embarrassed also that their decent organization was used for such shameful publicity against an innocent man.
“Only a few organizations and persons stood and waited to verify the claims. This form of media trial is evil.”
Olajengbesi further stated that the singer might approach the court to seek for redress and compensation from ICPC.
The lawyer added “We still demand that the minister provide the details of the government authority D’banj allegedly collaborated with and provide the account and N-power funds allegedly traced to Dbanj’s account.
“This is injustice and upon the instruction of our client, we may head to court to seek redress, a public apology, and compensation from the ICPC.
“The detention of D’banj is an injustice having that the ICPC found nothing incriminating traced to his innocent personality.”
ICPC had on Tuesday arrested D’banj for allegedly embezzling N-Power funds.
