Speed Darlington Released By Police After Two Months In Detention [Photos]

Controversial Nigerian musician Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington, has been released after spending nearly two months in Kuje Prison.

Speed Darlington’s release came just days after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail of ₦20 million last Wednesday.

The singer’s lawyer, Stan Alieke confirmed the development via Instagram, sharing photos with Darlington and announcing plans to take legal action against the Nigerian police for what he described as “illegal detention.”

Alieke 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. ~ Freedom cometh by struggle.”

Darlington was re-arrested on November 27, 2024, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. The arrest was linked to allegations of cyberstalking Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy.

This followed an earlier arrest in October 2024, after Burna Boy filed a complaint with the police, accusing Darlington of making suggestive comments about his association with embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The “Bangdadang” singer is scheduled to appear in court on March 18 to face charges related to cybercrime.

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This comes days after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Speed Darlington, setting the amount at N20 million with one surety of the same value.