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Police arrest Lil Smart over false kidnapping allegations against Naira Marley
Singer and dancer Idowu Smart Emmanuel, popularly known as Lil Smart, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Unit for allegedly spreading false accusations against musician Naira Marley.
Lil Smart, a former affiliate of Marlian Music, had taken to social media in December 2024 to claim that Naira Marley and Zinoleesky had attempted to kidnap him.
He warned the public that if anything happened to him, Naira Marley should be held responsible.
The allegations quickly went viral, stirring controversy and fueling existing tensions surrounding the embattled musician.
However, according to a police statement, investigations revealed that Lil Smart’s claims were fabricated.
The statement further disclosed that the dancer had falsely accused Naira Marley of bribing police officers in Lagos and engaging in credit card fraud.
Lil Smart was arrested on January 28, 2025, at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos. The police also recovered evidence linked to the case.
In a shocking turn, Lil Smart reportedly admitted in writing that his accusations were baseless and lacked evidence.
The police wrote, “ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL DEFAMATION & CYBERSTALKING.
“Following a petition filed by a law firm, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime arrested one Idowu Smart Emmanuel, a native of Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood against Abdulazeez Adeshina Fashola (A.K.A Naira Marley).
“Investigations revealed that the suspect, using his Instagram handle @lilsmart_, falsely alleged that he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of $300, further claiming that Naira Marley had bribed all police officers in Lagos and was involved in credit card fraud.
“The suspect later admitted in writing that these allegations were false and without evidence to prove his claim.
“On January 28, 2025, he was apprehended at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos, and the exhibits involved in this crime were recovered.
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