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Imo state Police command
has revealed that musician, Duncan Mighty, was arrested on Saturday over
allegation of fraud and not kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
The Port Harcourt-based singer was initially rumoured to have
been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. However, Imo police spokesman, Godson
Ikeokwu, said in a statement that Duncan Mighty was arrested following
allegation of fraud. “This followed a petition written by an upcoming rap
artist M2, who claimed that the Imo State Government led by Owelle Rochas
Okorocha, through the office of the SA on Entertainment, entered into a deal
with Duncan Mighty to manage, promote, arrange collaboration with other top
artiste and sign M2 under YOUNG WEALTH record label owned by Duncan Mighty, as
a result, an agreement was reached with a fee of ELEVEN MILLION NAIRA
(N11,000,000) paid to him, However, since collecting the payment he refused to
fulfill his own part of the deal,” the statement said.
Duncan had in October raised alarm that his
life was under threat over the deal. The police spokesman, however, added:
“Sequel to the petition, the artiste was arrested, and he affirmed having such
agreement and collecting the fund, but said he can only refund the money if the
contract is terminated, he was then released on bail on self recognizance.
“Consequently, a letter was reviewed by the representative of the former
Governor, terminating the contract to enable him refund the money, and since
then he absconded, and all efforts made to reach him proved abortive. “In view
of the above, a warrant of arrest was issued, that led to his arrest at the
early hours of Saturday.”
Source: Vanguard News Nigeria
