Singer, Azeez Fashola, more popularly known as Naira Marley, has reacted to reports that a Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has ordered his arrest over all
Singer, Azeez Fashola, more popularly known as Naira Marley, has reacted to reports that a Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has ordered his arrest over alleged car theft. The musician reacted via his verified Twitter handle @officialnairam1 after the news broke on Monday.
The chief magistrate, Mr. Tajudeen Elias, had on Monday ordered an investigating Police officer, Sgt. Sunday Idoko, to arrest and arraign Naira Marley. The magistrate ordered the IPO to produce Naira Marley before the court on December 21, when the case would be listed for further hearing.
However, two of the musician’s brothers and his cousins appeared in court over alleged theft of a car and a phone. The defendants, Idris Fashola, 18, Babatunde Fashola, 24 and Kunle Obere, 22, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, assault and obstructing the arrest of Naira Marley.The chief magistrate granted the three defendants N500,000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
The Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Edet Okoi told the court that the three defendants committed the offences on December 16, at Eko Hotel roundabout on Victoria Island, Lagos. He said that the trio, who were in a motorcade with Naira Marley, stole a Toyota Camry vehicle with registration number FEE 120 AA valued at N1.8 million and an IPhone X5 worth N330,000 belonging to Mr. Adelekan Ademola.
The alleged stolen car, a Toyota Camry with registration number FEE 120 AA, was reportedly taken away when Naira Marley’s motorcade hit it. But Naira Marley denied being involved in any car theft, saying he owned more expensive cars. He described the news as fake, alleging that it was an attempt to tarnish his image.
He tweeted: “Car theft?? maybe I need to post my bentley, Porsche or benzo. If u lot like try stain my name from today till tomorrow I will still be the next president and who’s adeyemi fashola aka Naira Marley. Another free promo I’m guessing.”
