Police arraigns Speed Darlington in court
The Police has arraigned Nigerian musician, Speed Darlington, popularly known as Akpi, in court.
This was disclosed in a statement by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju on Wednesday.
He stated that the singer’s application for bail has also been moved an approved.
Deji disclosed that his team is trying to ensure that the bail is perfected so that Akpi will be free to go home.
He assured the public that the singer will soon be released from jail.
“Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same,” he stated.
Recall that Akpi has remained in prison despite court orders to the police to free the singer.
Akpi was accused of criminal defamation and libel for releasing a video that tried to capitalize on the fame he gained while in prison.
Some people have accused Burna Boy of using the Nigerian police to kidnap Akpi.
Some have said that Akpi should have sued Burna Boy instead of releasing the video.
Others are of the opinion that Burna Boy was right to arrest Akpi and that Akpi should be jailed and pay damages.