The Nigeria Police have responded to circulating reports regarding the arrest of Lil Smart, a former signee of Marlian Records, amidst a dispute involving Naira Marley and Zinoleesky.
It is important to mention that Lil Smart recently accused Naira Marley and Zinoleesky of physical assault, abduction, and manipulation.
The arrest of Lil Smart, as mentioned by Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop, caused a social media frenzy. The Nigeria Police have now addressed these reports by confirming that Lil Smart was indeed arrested.
According to the police statement on Instagram, Lil Smart was taken into custody for cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and spreading false information about Naira Marley.
The arrest took place at Lil Smart’s residence in Mejamogun Estate, Ajah, Lagos, last month, and relevant evidence was recovered during the operation.
The post reads, “Following a petition filed by a law firm, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime arrested one Idowu Smart Emmanuel, for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood against Abdulazeez Adeshina Fashola (A.K.A Naira Marley)”.
Investigations revealed that the suspect, using his Instagram handle @lilsmart_ , falsely alleged that he was abducted, assaulted”.
“On January 28, 2025, he was apprehended at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos, and the exhibits involved in this crime were recovered”.
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