Monday, September 28, 2026

Speed Darlington released from Kuje prison after meeting bail conditions

Speed Darlington’s release comes six days after the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court granted him bail.

• January 21, 2025
Speed Darlington
Speed Darlington [Credit; Charge9ja]

Nigerian singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been released from Kuje prison after two months of incarceration.

The musician’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, announced in a post on his official Instagram page on Tuesday evening that he was released after meeting his bail conditions.

“Delighted to announce that our client, Mr Darlington Achakpo, Aka Speed Darlington (Akpi), has regained his freedom after two months of illegal incarceration,” Alieke said.

He added, “Mr Achakpo extends his gratitude to everyone who threw in their support and special thanks to my colleagues, Mr Marshal Abubakar Esa, Barr Deji Adeyanju, Barr Hamza Nuh, Barr David.”

However, Alieke said the singer’s legal team would ensure he gets justice for the violation of his rights by the police.

“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,” he stated.

Also, Deji Adeyanju, a member of Speed Darlington’s legal team, announced on his X page, “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje prison.”

Speed Darlington was apprehended in Lagos in October following a petition filed by Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking.

In a video, he alleged that Burna Boy had an illicit relationship with American rapper P Diddy, who is facing criminal charges in the U.S.

Following the release of the video, Burna Boy filed a petition, leading to Speed Darlington’s arrest on allegations of defamation and cyberstalking on October 4.

Speed Darlington’s release comes six days after the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court granted him N20 million bail.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

efcc

Anti-Corruption

21 companies convicted, fined N30 million each over illegal investment schemes: EFCC

The commission said the companies were prosecuted following actionable intelligence.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II

States

Olojo Festival: Ooni tasks politicians on prioritising welfare of Nigerians 

The traditional ruler urged politicians to work towards building a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria.

UK Metropolitan Police

World

Court convicts three Egyptians for murder of Italian postgraduate student

The trial of the security officials was conducted in absentia.

police

States

2027: Kano police charge officers to remain neutral, apolitical

The CP appreciated the officers for their dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to crime prevention.

Bureau of African Affairs

World

U.S. vows to protect Christians in Nigeria against genocide

The U.S. urged Nigeria to maintain the momentum and defend the Barkin Ladi communities in particular.