Was Rapper Mohbad Arrested With Zinoleesky Over Drugs Charges By NDLEA? Read on for what happened and why the arrest!
The NDLEA arrested rappers Mohbad and Zinoleesky for drug possession.
Mohbad is a Nigerian rapper and musician known for songs such as KPK, Feel Good, Komajensun, Backside, Ponmo, Imole, and many others.
According to the latest reports, NDLEA has arrested Mohbad and Zinoleesky. Continue to know more about their current situation.
Was Rapper Mohbad Arrested With Zinoleesky Over Drugs Charges By NDLEA? Fact Revealed
Yes, The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency apprehended Mohbad and Zinoleesky (NLDEA).
On social media, a video of the two music stars has gone viral. It depicts them being harassed and abused by the agency’s men.
We can also see NLDEA agents handcuffing Zinolessky aka Oniyide Azeez and dragging him out of his home.
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, the agency’s personnel arrested three of the singer’s friends.
Videos of NDLEA officials harassing members of the Marlian Music including Mohbad & Zinoleesky and their friends surface ?
Over 10 people are reported to have been arrested pic.twitter.com/qF0xG250nG
— TurnTable Charts (TTC) (@TurntableCharts) February 24, 2022
Hope this #NDLEA bursting houses In Nigeria is put to stop#zinolesky#nairamarley#mufasatundeednut#zinoleesky pic.twitter.com/72833VD76A
— Makinde oluwabukunmi (@MakindeBukunmi) February 24, 2022
After the circulation of the footage, Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, also confirmed the arrest of the rising singers.
Why Were They Arrested? NDLEA Controversy Details
Mohbad and Zinoleesky were arrested after NDLEA found illicit drugs in their house. The news was confirmed by Femi Babafemi.
The Director said: “Yes, they have been arrested because we had reliable information that they were in possession of drugs.”
“We moved in on them and recovered drugs. That is why five of them were arrested; three males and two females.”
He also said: “When their house was searched we found in their possession molly and cannabis.”
“The investigation is still ongoing but we have to trace where they are getting these substances from.”
Both the rising rappers are signed with the Marlian Music, headed by Naira Marley.
Shortly after the arrest, Naira Marley of Marlian Records took to Instagram and wrote: “I’m so angry right now.”
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This is not the first time that Mohbad was arrested. In November 2021, she got in trouble with the authorities of Cyprus.
The rapper had revealed that he got after the promoter for the show he went to perform at messed up his arrangement.
Mohbad Real Name & Wikipedia
Rapper Mohbad’s real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji. Similarly, Zinoleesky’s real name is Oniyide Azeez.
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Mohbad lacks a Wikipedia bio, although he is one of the fast-rising and most promising street singers in the music industry.
He was born on June 8th, 1996 in Lagos State.
The rapper came into prominence after posting freestyle and rap videos on Instagram. He is active with the handle name @iammohbad.
