Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile still in EFCC Custody

Nigerian musicians Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile are still in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Comission, EFCC.

A top EFCC source who confirmed the continued detention of the duo and three others said they are currently undergoing intense grilling for their connection to advance fee fraud popularly known as ‘yahoo yahoo’.

The EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Friday arrested two Nigerian musicians – Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan), in connection with alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering.

They were arrested at an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.

They were arrested along with: Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa.

They have so far given useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue.