EFCC reveals real reason for arresting Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile, others

It is by now no news that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arrested popular Nigerian musician, Naira Marley and ‘Zanku’ crooner Omoniyi Temidayo popularly known as Zlatan Ibile and other suspect at Zlatan’s house in the early hours of Friday.

What is news is that the anti-graft body has revealed the real reason for arresting the suspects including one Rahman Jago who are all now cooling their heels at the EFCC office in Lagos.

According to a statement issued on Friday by EFCC spokesman Tony Orilade, the suspects were picked up in “connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering.

The EFCC spokesman also noted in the statement that the laptops and phones of the suspects were seized to conduct forensics tests to determine their link to cybercrime.

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He said; “Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences.

“They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.

“Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.

“At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects.

“They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.”

Recall some days ago that Naira Marley caused a stir when he posted a viral video on social media calling on Nigerians to pray for Yahoo boys rather than condemn them.

In the video, the “Issa goal” crooner said Yahoo boys are the real reason money circulates to the common man, so they should not be condemned.

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