Marlian Fest, a concert organized by singer Naira Marley, appears to be in jeopardy after a Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos ordered for his arrest.
The warrant for the singer’s arrest was issued in connection to a car theft.
Naira Marley and two of his brothers: Idris Fashola and Babatunde Fashola; alongside Kunle Obere are accused of stealing a Toyota Camry vehicle with Registration No. FEE 120 AA valued at N1.8 million and an IPhone XS worth N330,000 belonging to one Mr Adelekan Ademola.
According to prosecutor, ASP Edet Okoi, the offenses were committed on December 16, at Eko Hotel Roundabout on Victoria Island, Lagos.
Idris, Babatunde and Kunle have all appeared in court and are also accused of preventing the arrest of Naira Marley.
ASP Edet Okoi told the court:
“One of the vehicles in the musician’s motorcade hit the complainant’s vehicle from the back while he was throwing out money from his vehicle to his fans.
“When the complainant came down from the vehicle to inspect the damage, Obere entered into the complainant’s Camry and drove it off with the motorcade.
“Ademola reported to the police and the vehicle was tracked to where it was parked at Jakande Crescent, Oniru in Lagos.
“When the police arrived at the location in company with the complainant, Naira Marley and his boys started beating the complainant.
“A group of boys obstructed the police from arresting the musician but they were able to apprehend the three defendants,” he alleged.
With Naira Marley now ordered to be arrested and made to appear before the court on December 26, his Marlian Fest slated for December 30th appears to be in jeopardy.
Recall how the process that led to his bail from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, dragged on for weeks after he was arrested over fraud allegations. Even after he met the bail condition, he still had to remain in custody for days just for the anti-graft agency to verify his sureties.
Same issue might play out again which can lead to his show not holding or holding without his presence.