Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has shared details about his unexpected rearrest in Owerri, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The musician, known for his energetic performances and outspoken personality, described the arrest as sudden and shocking.
According to Speed Darlington, the incident happened just moments after he left an event venue. He initially assumed that his host had arranged a police escort to take him safely back to his hotel. However, within seconds, he realised something was wrong.
A shocking turn of events
The rapper explained that two squads of police officers rushed toward him as soon as he stepped outside. At first, he was not alarmed. He thought the officers were there to escort him, especially since his host had not provided security when he arrived at the venue.
But as he observed the reaction of the crowd, panic set in. People around him became visibly anxious, and in just 12 seconds, the truth became clear—he was under arrest.
Two months behind bars
Speed Darlington expressed deep frustration about spending two months in detention. The arrest interrupted his music career and personal life, leaving him with many unanswered questions.
To highlight his ordeal, the rapper shared a video clip of his last performance before his arrest. In the video, he appeared unaware that he would soon be taken into custody. His post also included a caption detailing the bizarre sequence of events that led to his arrest.
The moment of arrest
He wrote:
“After I measured this booty right there in Owerri, 30 minutes later, I stepped outside to head back to my hotel. My obligation to the host was complete. That’s when two squads of police rushed me and roughed me up.”
He continued,
“The whole time, I thought my host wanted to make me feel special by providing police escorts back to my hotel. Since he couldn’t arrange one from the hotel to the venue, I assumed this was his way of making up for it.”
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But that assumption quickly faded.
“It took me about 12 seconds or more to realize that I was under arrest. Just like that, I was gone for two months.”
Fans react to the news
Speed Darlington’s revelation sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Many fans expressed shock and concern over the way he was taken into custody. Some questioned why he was arrested, while others criticized the police for their approach.
His story adds to the growing conversation about law enforcement practices in Nigeria, particularly concerning the treatment of public figures and entertainers.
Unanswered questions
The rapper has not yet disclosed the exact reason for his arrest or whether he faced any charges. Authorities have also remained silent on the issue. However, his fans eagerly await more details, hoping for clarity on what led to his two-month detention.
For now, Speed Darlington is back to making music and reconnecting with his audience. But his experience serves as a reminder of how quickly things can change, even for those in the spotlight.
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