ENTERTAINMENT
Police Refuse to Release Speed Darlington – Lawyer Speaks Out

Notable lawyer Deji Adeyanju has expressed outrage over the continued detention of Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, despite a Federal High Court ruling granting him unconditional bail.
Speed Darlington has remained in police custody since November 27, following his re-arrest in Owerri, Imo State. The re-arrest stemmed from a petition reportedly filed by fellow artist Burna Boy, which initially led to his detention in October.
On Monday, December 23, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted the rapper bail, requiring only that his legal team present the ruling to the police legal department for processing. The department was then expected to forward the order to the Force Investigation Department (FID), where Speed Darlington is held, to facilitate his release.
While the legal team has reportedly fulfilled its obligations by submitting the court order, the police have yet to act, keeping the rapper in detention.
Adeyanju, taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, strongly criticized the Nigeria Police for their failure to comply with the court’s decision.
“The Nigerian Police have refused to release Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI despite the explicit order of the Federal High Court to do so. This is the highest form of disrespect to the judiciary,” Adeyanju wrote.
The activist lawyer’s statement has sparked widespread concern about the rule of law and the implications of police non-compliance with court orders. Calls are mounting for immediate action to ensure Speed Darlington’s release and safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary.
The Nigerian Police Force is yet to issue an official statement regarding the matter.
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