Read EFCC's Official Statement Regarding The Arrests Of Zlatan Ibile And Naira Marley

Earlier today, we reported that street-pop artists Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile were arrested by officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of internet fraud and money laundering. 

In a thread on Twitter, The EFCC's official Twitter handle has released a press statement regarding the arrests. 

A photo of all who were arrested was also released. 

Read EFCC's statement below. 

The EFCC Lagos Zonal Office, arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) & Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan) in connection with alleged case of internet fraud & money laundering.

Intelligence report had also linked them to cybercrime offence. They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa. Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.

At the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects. They have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.

Naira Marley's public statements in support of Yahoo boys and his recent song with Zlatan Ibile called "Am I a Yahoo boy?" could be part of the reasons why EFCC went after them.