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Singer Arrested for Cyberbullying Taye Currency
2 May
Summary
- Singer Rolex Dee was arrested for alleged defamation and cyberbullying.
- The arrest followed a petition filed by popular singer Taye Currency.
- Police confirmed the arrest after debunking claims of unlawful detention.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and detained singer Rolex Dee on allegations of defamation and cyberbullying directed at popular musician Taye Currency. This action was taken in response to a formal petition lodged by Currency. The Oyo State Police Command clarified the situation, issuing a statement to address and debunk what they termed "unverified reports" circulating online, which suggested an unlawful arrest.
According to the police, their operatives located and apprehended Rolex Dee in Lagos. The petition from Taye Currency specifically cited defamatory utterances made by Rolex Dee during a public program known as Agbaletu. These alleged statements subsequently circulated widely online, exacerbating the impact of the misconduct.
The police statement emphasized that the suspect is accused of defamation, cyberbullying, and threats to life across various social media platforms. They confirmed that the suspect was apprehended after operatives tracked him down, following the complaint filed by Taye Currency.
