Singer Harrison Tare Okiri, also known as Harrysong, was on Tuesday, arrested by operatives of the Lagos Police Command.
The ‘Reggae Blues’ crooner was picked up at the airport over a petition by Soso Soberekon, the music executive.
In the statement shared via his Instagram story on Tuesday, the 41-year-old singer said the police “won’t allow me to communicate with my people.
“I got arrested as I landed in Lagos, my phone has been seized and they won’t allow me to communicate with my people. Management.”
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Reacting, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin said the singer’s arrest is part of the investigation into alleged defamation of character levelled against him by music producer Soso Soberekon.
The police spokesperson said he could not tell whether Harrysong would be granted bail at the moment.
“Investigation is still ongoing. He is still writing his statement. Before the end of the day, I will be able to tell if he will be granted bail and what his bail conditions are,” he told Premium Times.