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“Why Am I Being Detained?” – Omah Lay Cries Out As He Gets Arrested In Uganda
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Omah Lay has been arrested in Uganda.
The Port Harcourt born singer, Omah Lay accuse Ugandan Police of arresting and detaining him without giving him an opportunity to defend himself.
He was today arrested in Uganda for flaunting the COVID-19 laws in the country. Omah Lay was arrested alongside fellow Headies awards next rated nominee, Tems for performing in Uganda.
The Ugandan police via their verified Twitter handle confirmed this arrest claiming that Omah Didia alias Omah Lay, Temilade Openyi alias Tems and Muyiwa Awomiyi have been charged to court in Makindye on charges of Negligently doing acts likely to spread infectious diseases.
The earlier plans of releasing them on police bond, were suspended after their casefile was sanctioned by the Office of the DPP.
They were jointly charged with four other Ugandans. All remanded till Wednesday 16.12.2020.— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) December 14, 2020
Omah Lay arrested in Uganda
Tems arrested in Uganda
In defense, the Nigerian singer claimed he wasn’t the one organizing the shows but only came to perform to his fans. In his words, he said,
“I didn’t organize a show, I came on stage and saw teeming fans and sang to them…
I didn’t organize a show, I came on stage and saw teeming fans and sang to them…
— Omah Lay (@Omah_Lay) December 14, 2020
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Golden
December 27, 2020 at 20:20
They ugandanians are mad please release OMA lay for us I love him so much God will help u OMA u will come out outstanding amen
Anonymous
December 15, 2020 at 11:01
Omah Lay wasn’t da one who organised da show he only as he was invited he should be relase