In a shocking turn of events, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested popular dancer Idowu Smart Emmanuel over his explosive allegations against his former label boss, controversial rapper Naira Marley.
Lil Smart had previously accused Naira Marley and Zinoleesky of orchestrating a violent attack, claiming he was kidnapped, beaten, and robbed of $300 by the rapper and his Marlian crew.
He further alleged that Naira Marley had bribed police officers across Lagos to evade justice and implicated him in an elaborate credit card fraud scheme.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Nigeria Police Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed that Lil Smart admitted in his written statement that his allegations against Naira Marley were fabricated. This confession came after his arrest on January 28, 2025, at his residence for defamation.
The police captioned via Instagram; “ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR CRIMINAL DEFAMATION & CYBERSTALKING. Following a petition filed by a law firm, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime arrested one Idowu Smart Emmanuel, a native of Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood against Abdulazeez Adeshina Fashola (A.K.A Naira Marley).
“Investigations revealed that the suspect, using his Instagram handle @lilsmart_, falsely alleged that he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of $300, further claiming that Naira Marley had bribed all police officers in Lagos and was involved in credit card fraud.
“The suspect later admitted in writing that these allegations were false and without evidence to prove his claim. On January 28, 2025, he was apprehended at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos, and the exhibits involved in this crime were recovered.”
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tunde_praise : No emotions, it’s simple, if you can accuse someone of a crime, have your evidence to support. If you lack the evidence, have the wisdom to shut up, if you can’t shut up, have the strength to face the music if the other person makes move to clear their name. Life is not hard.
xsad.pankey: I KNOW SAY THIS POST NO CONCERN VDM BUT LET’S JUST LIKE THE BUTTON BECAUSE WE ARE RATEL FAMILY ❤️.
unlimited_mercy97 : When Mohbad write petition una no dey Action o… Una weldone.
_waternation: He for just allow VDM fight for him peacefully 😂.
_cherii_coco: But una no fit arrest that same naira Marley when mohbad complained about him many times to you police officers when he was alive 😢 God will judge you all for failing this guy.
westsydenm231: I come Dey pity am… Iyabo ofo dey come for am abi she no get leg for Abuja ni.