Cyrus Reggae, a Kaduna-based artiste, remains in detention two days after being arrested by officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The arrest occurred on Wednesday afternoon when EFCC officers raided Apple Gate Hotel and Suites on Yakowa Way in Kaduna. Reggae, known by his stage name ‘Lucent’ and signed under the Black Root Entertainment Record Label, was apprehended alongside several others.
Sources indicate that the anti-fraud agency arrested everyone present at the location, including individuals suspected of internet fraud.
“After probing him, and they have nothing against him, the EFCC has refused to grant his bail. Although we sent a legal representative on Thursday and Friday, there’s no positive response yet,” a source, who does not want to be named, told FIJ on Friday.
According to a source from FIJ, one reason EFCC officers continue to detain the artiste, despite finding nothing incriminating on him, is his dreadlocks.
FIJ also learned that the officers are allegedly demanding N150,000 for Reggae’s release.
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“He does not always have light at home, so he goes there to relax and charge his phone. Also, his record label is not far from there,” said the source.
“When the EFCC went there and picked up everybody, they searched through his phone and found nothing on it. They were now saying stuff about the dreadlocks on his head. I don’t know what’s their business with dreadlocks. What is the EFCC’s problem with dreadlocks?
“He’s supposed to be out since yesterday (Thursday), but up till now, we have not gotten feedback. I think many other people are still being held, but he’s my main concern. I also think they have evidence against most of the guys they arrested on that day, but nothing on Reggae.
“They even want him to pay money. At first, they said he would pay N150,000. Now, I don’t even know what they are saying again.
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