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Brand News Day Nigeria reports that popular singers Zinoleesky and Mohbad have been arrested by men of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the music stars were seen being harassed and manhandled by the men of the agency.
At some point, the men of the agency handcuffed Zinolessky and pushed him away with some other young men in the house where the arrest was made.
One of my favorite music artists @zinoleesky01 #zinoleesky reportedly arrested by the @ndlea_nigeria I’m still trying to get information as a journalist on the live videos I saw online. Join me on #drkemispaces NEXT pic.twitter.com/EGTEPshDIZ
— Journalist Dr Kemi Olunloyo📡🇳🇬 (@KemiOlunloyo) February 24, 2022
Marlian records, the label where they are signed is yet to release a statement.
This is the second time in less than two months that the drug law enforcement agency will be arresting a known celebrity.
It would be recalled that in Jan, skit maker and IG comedian, DGeneral was arrested at his residence by men of the agency.
In a statement released by the spokesman for the agency, Femi Babafemi, the skit maker was arrested over drug-related issues.
“Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in the early hours of today, Wednesday 12th January arrested a skit maker, Sunday Joshua, popularly known on social media as De-General, following the raid of a notorious drug joint at Orchid Estate, Lekki area of Lagos state,” part of the statement read.
Singers Zinoleesky And Mohbad Reportedly Arrested By NDLEA
The agency said the popular comedian admitted to ownership of drugs recovered from his house.
Videos of NDLEA officials harassing members of the Marlian Music including Mohbad & Zinoleesky and their friends surface 💔
Over 10 people are reported to have been arrested pic.twitter.com/qF0xG250nG
— TurnTable Charts (TTC) (@TurntableCharts) February 24, 2022