Speed Darlington released after 5 days in police detention

The police in Abuja have released Darlington Okoye, the singer better known as Speed Darlington, on bail.

Darlington was initially reported missing for three days, sparking widespread concern. A video later surfaced online showing the singer in handcuffs, suggesting arrest.

Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer, also confirmed that he was arrested in Lagos last Friday and then transferred to Abuja, where he had been detained.

The lawyer revealed that Darlington’s detention stemmed from a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking the Grammy winner.

The content creator was, however, released to his lawyer on Tuesday evening after meeting the bail conditions set by the police at the intelligence response team’s (IRT) department in Abuja.

In a post via X, Adeyanju appreciated those who contributed to the singer’s release and commended the police in the IRT department for their “professionalism.”

Darlington had taunted Burna Boy over his affiliation with the embattled US rapper Sean Diddy’ Combs’ who is facing multiple charges for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

He also asked Burna Boy to explain how he won the Grammy award for his album ‘Twice As Tall’ — a project executive produced by Diddy. He claimed there was a sexual relationship between the duo.

Queen, Darlington’s mother, earlier begged Burna Boy to “temper justice with mercy”.