“Nigerians have taken to their social media platforms to share their thoughts on the arrest of Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, the founder of Marlian Music. This arrest is linked to the death of one of his former artists, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as MohBad.
On Tuesday night, the Lagos State Police Command took Naira Marley into custody upon his return to the country. Confirming his arrest, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, posted on his official page, ‘Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been detained for questioning and other investigative procedures.’
Naira Marley is expected to cooperate with the police in their inquiry into MohBad’s passing. This development has ignited a wide range of reactions on social media and beyond.
Naira Marley had previously expressed his intent to clear his name, and prior to the police statement, he affirmed his return to Nigeria to assist with the investigation into his former artist’s demise. In response to these events, numerous individuals have taken to social media to share their opinions and thoughts regarding the singer’s arrest.”
@Austinesmart7 wrote, “Good news for Mohbad’s fans… Justice for Mohbad.”
@KanuArnold wrote: “He will still make the same rehearsed statement like every other person before him. A big charade going on.”
@succexxsis9 wrote: “This one wey Nigeria police they do everything coded. Camera no dey? make una show us, make we see if na true.”
@omorinmade wrote: “Bold step to take, but if Una cover up anything…God will judge.”
@FortuneVandera wrote: “Let’s see where it leads.”
@YouthspireNG wrote: “An arrest is not enough. More has to be done for justice to take its cost.”
