Naira Marley Reportedly Arrested By EFCC

Reports from different sources have confirm the arrest Naira Marley by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has been arrested by men of the EFCC and is being questioned, according to Premium Times. The reason behind his arrest isn’t clear yet but it might be in connection with his recent comments on social media which glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.

Naira Marley broke the Internet a few weeks ago when he made comments suggestive of his sympathy towards Internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys.’

In his words, “All you guys, all the money in your pockets, all the money you spend, you think it’s the government that is making the money go round?”  The video which has since stirred reactions from Nigerians who described Marley as a disgrace and bad example to young Nigerians.

There were divergent views over his comments from Nigerians and even among celebrities. Even though he went on to explain the reason behind his comments, many didn’t feel it was enough to justify his statment.