Mp3bullet.ng presents Nigerian artists who have Been Arrested Over Drug-Related offences.
It’s not common for Nigerian Artists to find themselves in trouble with law enforcement most especially over drug-related crimes.
This is as a result of the use of drugs like weed, marijuana and the rest by these entertainers.
Among other offences in Nigeria, a drug-related offence is one that will not be absolved by your celebrity status.
Today, we decided to take a look at some artists who have at a time been arrested for drug-related offences.
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CDQ
The NDLEA arrested famed indigenous Nigerian rapper Sodiq Abubakar Yussuf alias CDQ at his Lekki apartment on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, after the agency received an intelligence report.
The drug enforcement agency claimed to have discovered a narcotic known as ‘loud,’ a cannabis derivative, in the rapper’s home.
According to an exclusive report obtained by The Punch, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s director of media and advocacy, confirmed the rapper’s detention.
In the director’s words;
“Yes, CDQ was arrested in his house at Lekki for being in possession of cannabis. He was arrested based on intelligence. As of last night, he was granted administrative bail, but he is expected back into custody today because it is an ongoing investigation,” he said.
“Some substances were found and he mentioned some names of some other big artists. So, it is an ongoing investigation. The outcome of the investigation would determine what would happen.”
“There are cases whereby the investigation shows some sufficient infractions, and then the case will go to court.
There are other cases whereby if the quantity is insignificant, we will bring him in for counselling and possible rehabilitation. Those are likely scenarios that will happen.”
The Rapper secured bail the following day and took to his Instagram account to slam the organization claiming to be set up.
Mohbad
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known by his stage name Mohbad is a singer and rapper signed to Naira Marley’s label, Marlian records. Known for his hit songs like, “Feel Good”, “Ponmo” among others, the singer was arrested during a midnight raid carried out by NDLEA.
Months earlier, the singer had been arrested in Cyrpus during his visit there for a show.
Zinoleesky
Oniyide Azeez best known on stage as Zinoleesky is a Nigerian born fast-rising artist (musician) who is also signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Label.
Recently, NDLEA stormed the residence where he and his fellow label mate, Mohbad are living and the two were arrested. According to the NDLEA, cannabis and molly were found in their apartment
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Orezi
Popular Nigerian singer Orezi was rumoured to have been involved in a drug-related offence and was reported to have been arrested in Dubai, UAE in 2011.
This claim was vigorously denied by the singer and his management who stated that the story was fabricated to tarnish the image of the singer.