Controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington has been released by police after spending two months in custody.
His lawyer announced the news on Instagram, thanking everyone who helped secure his release.
He wrote, “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi) has regained his freedom after two months of illegal incarceration.
“For the record, as his team of lawyers, we will be exploring every angle of the law to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human right which was deprived of him by the Nigerian Police Force and for the unfair/unjust treatment he was subjected to.
“Mr Achakpo extends his gratitude to everyone who threw in their support and Special thanks to my colleagues, Mr Marshal Abubakar Esq, Barr Deji Adeyanju, Barr Hamza Nuh, Barr David.”
It should be recalled that Speed Darlington was arrested on 27th of November, 2024, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.
Reports suggest the arrest was connected to an alleged verbal attack on Afrofusion star Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu.
