A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has on Monday ordered the release of Darlington Okoye, fondly known as Speed Darlington.
The Federal High Court has on Monday ordered the release of social media sensation and popular singer, Darlington Okay, fondly known as Speed Darlington pending the hearing of the substantive matter.
Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju disclosed this via his X handle, @adeyanjudeji.
He wrote;
“The Federal High Court has directed the Nigerian Police to comply with the order to release Speed Darlington immediately pending the hearing of the substantive matter.
“The court further directs Abubakar Marshal, Esq. to stand as surety to Akpi.”
NPO Reports recalls that the Federal High Court had rule the Federal High Court that Darlington’s detention was unlawful and violated his fundamental human rights.
The Federal High Court presided over by Justice M. S. Liman, had ordered the Inspector General of Police to either charge Darlington to court within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
The court ruled that Darlington’s arrest and detention constituted “a gross violation” of his rights to dignity, liberty, expression, and movement under Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution.