Nigerian Singer Naira Marley, Associate Sue Police, Magistrate for ₦20m Over Continued Detention
Nigerian singer Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, have filed a ₦20 million lawsuit against the police and a Lagos magistrate for their prolonged detention. The duo, who were arrested on October 4, 2023, are accused of conspiracy and murder in the death of fellow artist Mohbad.
In the lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, Naira Marley and Sam Larry are seeking damages for their extended confinement at the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State. They argue that their continued detention constitutes a violation of their rights.
The duo is also seeking an order of the court releasing them forthwith.
In the affidavits attached to their suits, Naira Marley and Sam Larry said that their ordeal started between October 3 and 4, when they were apprehended by the police based on allegations linking them to the demise of Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.
The lawsuit states that on October 4, 2023, the Commissioner of Police sought an order in the Magistrates’ Court, held at Yaba, to remand them for 30 days. Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun granted the police application to remand them for only 21 days in the police custody.
However, the deponents argue that the 21-day remand order granted by Chief Magistrate Olatunbosun expired on Thursday, October 26, and has not been renewed.
The lawsuit is a significant development in the case of Naira Marley and Sam Larry. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the lawsuit will be, but it is clear that the duo is determined to fight their detention and clear their names.
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