By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, has denied reports that popular musician, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy allegedly ordered the arrest of his colleague, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington.
Recall that Darlington was arrested and detained following a petition from fellow musician Burna Boy, who alleged cyberstalking.
Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos State and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, had on Tuesday told SaharaReporters that he had seen the petition written against Darlington by afrobeat musician, Burna Boy
Darlington was released after five days in detention, but Burna Boy was called out on social media for allegedly ordering the arrest of his colleague.
Media influencer commonly known as VeryDarkMan had in a video on his instagram on Wednesday narrated how the police are being used to oppress Nigerians.
However, the FCT command spokesperson, Josephine in a statement on Saturday, said contrary to public opinion, nobody had the power to ‘’order” the police to arrest anyone.
She claimed that police officers only make arrests after thorough investigations, and not because someone demanded such from the police.
Adeh said; “Hey influencers, Bloggers, and Vloggers: Let’s set the record straight! No one— yes, NO ONE— can just “order” the police to make an arrest. The Police act on real investigations, not personal vendettas.
“If you’re in hot water, cooperate, avail yourself and tell your side of the story. Ignoring it could land you in serious trouble, no matter who you think you are. Stop spreading misinformation. Let’s be guided.”