Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigerian Pop Star d'Banj Arrested, Detained

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Nigerian Pop Star D'Banj Arrested, Detained PremiumTimesng: Nigeria

, has arrested and detained Oladapo Oyebanji, more known by his stage name, D'banj, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report.

D'banj, insiders said, had dodged summons for weeks, claiming to be overseas for scheduled concerts each time he was invited to appear for interrogation over fraud allegation. Investigators allege that D'banj colluded with some compromised government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the scheme. The stipend paid to those beneficiaries are then paid to accounts that have now allegedly been linked to the pop star.

On arrival, D'banj was subjected to a prolonged interrogation session after which he was detained. His plea for administrative bail was rejected by officials who said the musician could not be trusted to attend his trial if released on bail.

 

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