Nigerian musician, Ruggedman has raised alarm saying that his life is in
danger over the arrest of Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile by the EFCC.
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman, has called for help after receiving
threats following the arrest of Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola
and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael aka Zlatan Ibile by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission.
Many people have fingered him as being responsible for the arrest of the duo.
Ruggedman, in a statement said despite the disrespect to his
person, he has nothing against Naira Marley and hopes he will be
discerning and utilise his position of influence appropriately.
He appealed to those threatening his life.
The statement reads:
“I have read and heard all sorts of comments pertaining to the
Naira Marley case and seen the misinformation making the rounds which is
quite unfortunate to say the least.
“I do not know Naira Marley personally, the same way I do not
know the over 300 Nigerians I have gotten justice for against police
brutality. I do it because it is who I am.
“All I did was caution a young artist, who has influence,
against making utterances about an issue that by global standard is
considered a crime. I believe correcting this was the way to go as an
elder, but got insulted for this even by those being misled.
“I never responded to Naira Marley’s invectives nor those of
his fans, same way I have not responded to any of the negative comments
from social media.
“I note that saying I was “happy in a way” about his arrest has
evidently frayed some nerves and for that I apologise. It was in hope
that it would serve as deterrent for persons who might consider the said
ills or need to make a u-turn. It by no means was intended to wish for
his downfall. It perhaps was not a good choice of word in hindsight. I
do not look forward to anyone’s downfall but rather hope we all learn
from the situation.
“I hereby state categorically that I had nothing to do with his
arrest. We all must recall that he glorified fraud on a public platform
where security agencies like the Police, NDLEA and EFCC are also on. I
am sure they saw his posts and captions the same way we all did. I,
however, was the one that cautioned him. I guess this was what led all
the darts and arrows my way as a literal mortal retribution to my
person.
“Despite the disrespect to my person, I got nothing against him
and only longed for him to be discerning and utilise his position of
influence appropriately.
“May God bless you all and yes that includes those wishing me
evil and threatening me. Nothing will change who I am and I will keep
you all in my prayers.”
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman, has called for help after receiving
threats following the arrest of Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola
and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael aka Zlatan Ibile by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission.
Many people have fingered him as being responsible for the arrest of the duo.
Ruggedman, in a statement said despite the disrespect to his
person, he has nothing against Naira Marley and hopes he will be
discerning and utilise his position of influence appropriately.
He appealed to those threatening his life.
The statement reads:
“I have read and heard all sorts of comments pertaining to the
Naira Marley case and seen the misinformation making the rounds which is
quite unfortunate to say the least.
“I do not know Naira Marley personally, the same way I do not
know the over 300 Nigerians I have gotten justice for against police
brutality. I do it because it is who I am.
“All I did was caution a young artist, who has influence,
against making utterances about an issue that by global standard is
considered a crime. I believe correcting this was the way to go as an
elder, but got insulted for this even by those being misled.
“I never responded to Naira Marley’s invectives nor those of
his fans, same way I have not responded to any of the negative comments
from social media.
“I note that saying I was “happy in a way” about his arrest has
evidently frayed some nerves and for that I apologise. It was in hope
that it would serve as deterrent for persons who might consider the said
ills or need to make a u-turn. It by no means was intended to wish for
his downfall. It perhaps was not a good choice of word in hindsight. I
do not look forward to anyone’s downfall but rather hope we all learn
from the situation.
“I hereby state categorically that I had nothing to do with his
arrest. We all must recall that he glorified fraud on a public platform
where security agencies like the Police, NDLEA and EFCC are also on. I
am sure they saw his posts and captions the same way we all did. I,
however, was the one that cautioned him. I guess this was what led all
the darts and arrows my way as a literal mortal retribution to my
person.
“Despite the disrespect to my person, I got nothing against him
and only longed for him to be discerning and utilise his position of
influence appropriately.
“May God bless you all and yes that includes those wishing me
evil and threatening me. Nothing will change who I am and I will keep
you all in my prayers.”