Zlatan Ibile , Naira Marley Head To Court This Week

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Sunday , that Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael aka Zlatan Ibile and others will be arraigned in court this week.

The commission in its  update said  the artistes are currently in detention .

Others that  were arrested alongside two artistes include ; Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode aka Rahman Jago, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.

According to Tony Orilade, EFCC Head of Media in a chat  with DAILY POST on Sunday explained that the suspects were still in detention and will be arraigned soon.

Orilade said :“They are still with us and expectedly will be arraigned in court this week. No date has been fixed yet but as soon as I confirm, I’ll let you know”, the spokesman said.

In a statement on Friday, EFCC explained that the accused were picked up in “connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offences”.

“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.”

Marley, some days ago, called on Nigerians to pray for Yahoo boys rather than condemn them.

In a viral video, the “Issa goal” crooner said Yahoo boys are the reason money circulates to the common man.