Speed Darlington has been released on bail after five days in police custody following Burna Boy's accusations of defamation and cyberstalking. His arrest sparked widespread concern, leading to a public appeal from his mother for leniency. Darlington's comments about Burna Boy's Grammy connection to Sean 'Diddy' Combs fueled the controversy.
Speed Darlington, the controversial singer known for his vibrant online presence, has been released on bail after five days in police custody. His detention in Abuja followed a reported missing person case that raised alarms among fans and followers. Initial reports indicated that he had been missing for three days, but the situation escalated when a video emerged showing him handcuffed.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju confirmed that Darlington was arrested in Lagos and subsequently transferred to Abuja due to a complaint filed by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. Darlington faced accusations of defamation and cyberstalking related to his social media comments about Burna Boy's ties to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently embroiled in legal troubles.
After fulfilling the bail conditions set by the police’s Intelligence Response Team, Darlington was released on Tuesday evening. In a post on X, Adeyanju expressed gratitude to those who supported Darlington's release and praised the professionalism of the police involved. The situation escalated when Darlington made provocative claims about Burna Boy's Grammy win and suggested an inappropriate relationship with Diddy. Meanwhile, Darlington's mother had appealed to Burna Boy for leniency, urging him to show mercy.
