Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems reportedly released after two days in police custody in Uganda
Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems have been released from
police custody in Uganda where they were arrested for flouting COVID-19
protocols.
Omah Lay and Tems were arrested on Sunday, December 13, 2020
for performing at an ‘unauthorised concert’ and disobeying COVID-19 protocols.
After about two days in custody and a court appearance, the
singers have been released, and the issue resolved according to Nigerian music
star Mr Eazi who has been following the situation.
“Pleased to hear that My brothers and sisters are to be
released & the case is resolved, Big love to everyone who worked on this,”
Mr Eazi wrote on Twitter.
Pleased to hear that My brothers and sisters are to be released & the case is resolved, Big love to everyone who worked on this & Special thanks to @adoniaayebare & The Government of Uganda, Chief Of Justice In Uganda ??. African relations must keep fostering strong!
— Uncle Njobvu (@mreazi) December 15, 2020
The musician also thanked the Government of Uganda and the
Chief Of Justice In Uganda for resolving the issue.
Bebe Cool, a Uganda singer alongside documents also confirmed
their release.
In the documents, Okumu Jude Muwone, chief magistrate of
Makindye, ordered their immediate release.
Great news!!! They are free @Omah_Lay and @temsbaby pic.twitter.com/dKztHF3HKZ
— Bebe Cool (@BebeCoolUG) December 15, 2020
After their arrest, the singers were on Monday, December 14
arraigned in court on charges of doing “acts that are likely to cause the
spread of infectious disease Covid-19.”
They were to remain in custody until Wednesday, December 16
before another court appearance before the matter was resolved per Mr Eazi.
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