Singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, was released from police custody on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, following two months of detention.
His lawyer, Stan Alieke, announced the news on social media, expressing relief and stating that legal action would be pursued against the Nigerian Police Force for the unlawful imprisonment and unfair treatment of his client.
Stan Alieke said: “Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi) has regained his freedom after two months of illegal incarceration.
“For the record, as his team of lawyers, we will be exploring every angle of the law to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human right which was deprived of him by the Nigerian Police Force and for the unfair/ unjust treatment he was subjected to.
“Mr Achakpo extends his gratitude to everyone who threw in their support and Special thanks to my colleagues, Mr Marshal Abubakar Esq, Barr Deji Adeyanju, Barr Hamza Nuh, Barr David.
“Freedom cometh by struggle.”
The singer remains under investigation by the police following a defamation complaint filed by fellow musician Burna Boy. Burna Boy accused Speed Darlington of making defamatory statements in a video released last December, suggesting that Burna Boy “bent down” for Diddy to win a Grammy Award.
