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Singer Timaya arrested after being accused of hit and run

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Nigerian recording artiste, Timaya has been arrested by police officers after he was accused of almost killing a young lady in Lagos State on Wednesday.

In a viral video, the Bayelsa State-born musician was taken away by armed police officers from his home during the early hours of Thursday morning.

The singer was seen explaining to the officers what transpired during the alleged hit and run incident.

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On Wednesday, an Instagram user identified as Osinubi Omowumi accused the music star of causing severe injuries to her sister.

“She is in the hospital now in serious pain and the funniest part is me messaging him to do the needful but this wicked fellow blocked me after reading my messages,” her accusation read in part.

Read the full statement below.

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