Controversial rapper and Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington, has finally been released by the police after spending two months in cell.
The news was announced by his lawyer on Instagram, expressing gratitude to everyone involved in securing his freedom.
He wrote, “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi) has regained his freedom after two months of illegal incarceration.
“For the record, as his team of lawyers, we will be exploring every angle of the law to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human right which was deprived of him by the Nigerian Police Force and for the unfair/unjust treatment he was subjected to.
“Mr Achakpo extends his gratitude to everyone who threw in their support and Special thanks to my colleagues, Mr Marshal Abubakar Esq, Barr Deji Adeyanju, Barr Hamza Nuh, Barr David.”
Prompt News reports that Speed Darlington was arrested on 27th of November, 2024, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.
Reports suggest the arrest was connected to an alleged verbal attack on Afrofusion star Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu.
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