Funke Akindele- Bello has finally reacted to the unfortunate event that resulted in her arrest.
The actress took to Twitter to express her regret for throwing a house party for her husband’s 43rd birthday in contravention of the ongoing lockdown in Lagos.
Funke Akindele was slammed by some Nigerians who called for her arrest after a video of the party emerged online.
Confirming her arrest, Lagos State Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bala Elkana, disclosed that the actress had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID) in Panti, Yaba area of the state.
The actress who had earlier apologised for disobeying the lock down orders took to Twitter to express her anguish. She wrote:
“I just pray I survive this. I’m so broken.”
However, the Lagos State Police also disclosed that efforts are intensified to arrest the remaining persons in the video. They include, Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley and the actress’ husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz.
Babatunde Gbadamosi, former Lagos Governorship aspirant was also at the party. Gbadamosi was the Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2019 election.
Following the arrest of the actress, Gbadamosi took to his Twitter page to apologise. He explained that he had gone to the Bello‘s residence thinking he would only meet the family and their staff.
Gbadamosi in a 1 minute 30 seconds video he shared on Twitter said he regretted not leaving the residence before a celebrity came into the house with some people.