Azeez Fashola, controversial street singer better known as Naira Marley, has surrendered himself to the Lagos police authorities after flouting the state’s lockdown directive.
Marley’s detention comes hours after Funke Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello, her husband; were sentenced to 14-day community service each for throwing a birthday party in contravention of the ongoing lockdown in Lagos.
EELive had reported that some celebrities including Naira Marley were at the house party despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown order in Lagos.
The state police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana confirmed this in a statement.He said that Marley is currently in the custody of the police and has been interrogated. He added that the singer will soon be charged to court.
Akindele was arrested on Sunday for holding a house party to celebrate her husband 43rd birthday. A move that violates the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Lagos.
Elkana had earlier stated that efforts were ongoing to effect the arrest of others; who were also seen at the party including Marley.
“Investigation is ongoing, efforts are intensified to arrest the remaining persons; among whom are Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley and Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a. JJC Skillz,” the PRO had said.
In a statement after Akindele’s arraignment, the police spokesman said that Marley would be charged to court. He added that others who were in attendance would be apprehended.
“Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley is now in Police custody. He will also be charged to Court for violating the restriction orders. The Command has launched a manhunt for the remaining persons who attended the party,” the PRO said.
“The Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc expressed his profound gratitude to Lagosians and other well-meaning Nigerians that speak up against the violations. Together we can stop the spread of COVID-19.”