Nigeria fast rising rapper, Afeez Fashola popularly known as Naira marley has been reportedly arrested and been questioned by the Lagos State Command of the Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.
The issagoal crooner and other were arrested earlier this morning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission while confirming the development said the arrest of popular singer, Afeez Fashola, otherwise known as Naira Marley, and others was in relation to alleged advance fee scam and related cyber crimes.
The acting EFCC spokesperson, Mr Tony Orilade, to the Punch correspondent that “Yes, he is with us. He’s not the only person; he had some other persons also arrested alongside (him).
“They were arrested in relation to advance fee fraud — Internet-related cases and all of that. Give me a little time and I will get you the details
A video featuring Ruggedman has gone viral this week in which the rapper called out Naira Marley for advocating Internet fraud. The artiste noted that the promotion of such cyber crimes impacted negatively on Nigerians abroad.
However, Naira Marley, whose recent song is titled ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy,’ responded by mocking Ruggedman in an Instagram video and defended his artistic choices