‘No One Wants to Help’ – Lawyer Gives Update on Speed Darlington’s Detention

Lawyer Slams Police for Ignoring Court Order in Speed Darlington Case
Speed Darlington’s Lawyer Says He’s Exhausted All Efforts to Secure Release
Court Grants Bail, But Speed Darlington Remains in Police Custody

Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has accused the police of defying a court order by refusing to release his client.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes more than two days after the Federal High Court granted bail to the controversial artist.

Speed Darlington, who was arrested on November 27 for allegedly cyberstalking Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy, has been in police detention for over a month.

Despite the court’s ruling granting him bail on Monday, his continued detention has sparked criticism from his legal team and supporters.

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In an Instagram post on Thursday, Alieke expressed frustration over the situation, revealing that he had exhausted his connections in Abuja, but no one was willing to assist, citing Speed Darlington’s past actions.

He condemned the police for ignoring the court’s directive, which mandated they either release or arraign Speed Darlington within 48 hours.

Alieke stated, “We’ve done everything a lawyer should do to secure his release. I’ve reached out to my political connections, but people are avoiding this case, saying ‘Akpi got what was coming to him.’

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