Singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and his close associate, Samson Erinfolami Balogun, also known as Sam Larry, have been released by the Lagos State Police Command after meeting the requirements for their bail. The release took place on the evening of Friday, November 17.
It should be noted that both men were granted bail by a Magistrate's Court in Yaba, Lagos State, on Monday, November 6, 2023. The bail was set at N20m, and they were required to fulfill three responsible duties. The arrest and arraignment of both individuals were related to their alleged involvement in the death of Naira Marley's former signee, Mohbad, who passed away under controversial circumstances on September 12. The court granted them bail on November 6, with the condition that they submit their passports and report weekly to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.
