The Federal High Court in Abuja has set bail conditions for embattled Nigerian artist Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, and his lawyer has stated that he is willing to comply with them.

To meet the rapper's bond requirements, Deji Adeyanju and Partners said they will be at the Force Intelligence Bureau, or FIB, with a surety.

In a letter dated January 8, 2025, the law firm revealed this information to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, FIB, DIG Galadanchi, in Abuja.

Justice Liman ordered the police to either charge Speed Darlington with a crime within 48 hours or release him unconditionally on December 23, 2023 during his first arrest.

The rapper was arrested on November 27, 2023, while playing at a show in Owerri, Imo State, and this order came after that.

Award-winning artist Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy had Speed Darlington arrested for verbally abusing him.

According to his attorney, Deji Adeyanju, Burna Boy was responsible for Darlington's detention.

Speed Darlington made fun of Burna Boy following his association with troubled American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is accused of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

The letter, titled “Re: Unlawful Detention of Darlington Achakpo,” reads in part: “As you are no doubt aware, the Federal High Court, per Hon. Justice M. S. Liman, on the 23rd day of December 2024, directed the police authorities to charge our client to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.

“A copy of the order is attached herein for ease of reference. On January 6, 2025, the court reiterated the order and urged the police authorities to release him to the lead counsel, our own Marshal Abubakar, who shall produce him in court for trial.

“Although our client was served with a bail term on January 6, 2025 (a copy is attached herein), requesting him to produce a Grade Level 16 Civil Servant, Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., were at the FIB on January 7, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.

“However, events and happenings on that day left much to be desired, as several calls and messages sent to you by Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Deji Adeyanju, Esq., were left unanswered and without response.

“Please note, dear DIG, that Marshal Abubakar, Esq., and Mazi David Ihuoma, Esq., will be coming to the FIB on January 8, 2025, with a surety to fulfill the bail conditions you imposed.

“Whilst anticipating your favourable response and maximum cooperation, please accept our esteemed professional regards.”

GA