Controversial Nigerian musician, Afeez Fashola who is better known as Naira Marley has been arrested by the Nigerian police following the unfortunate passing of 27-year-old singer-songwriter, Mohbad.
In September 12, the news of Mohbad’s passing shook the Nigerian public and also instigated questions among the populace due to the controversy pertaining to his demise.
Naira Marley, a music executive and founder of Marlians Record, former home to Mohbad was accused to being involved in the death of the singer-songwriter. As a matter of fact, Mohbad in a series of videos that surfaced online accused Naira Marley of assigning assailants to deal with him for choosing to leave the label in 2022.
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On Tuesday, October 3, the Lagos State Police Command PRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin via his X handle confirmed the arrest of the controversial Marlians record founder.
He wrote,
“Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities…#justice4Mohbad #justiceforMohbad.”
Equally, this report is coming after the singer-songwriter and record executive announced his return to Nigeria via his X account.
He wrote, “I’d like to share that I’ve just arrived back in Lagos, Nigeria to assist the authorities with the ongoing investigation. It’s important I do my part for Imole. I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.”
