Police authorities confirmed Naira Marley in custody.
Afrobeats sensation Naira Marley, whose real name is Azeez Fashola, has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the tragic demise of former signee Mobhad.
Lagos police command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated, “Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Naira Marley took to Twitter to reveal his return to Lagos and his willingness to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
“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,” he declared.
Expressing his commitment to the inquiry, he added, “I’ll be meeting with the police with hopes for the truth to be uncovered and for justice to prevail.”