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Police reveal singer Duncan Mighty was arrested, not abducted

Police reveal singer Duncan Mighty was arrested, not abducted 
On December 14, 2019, news filtered out that singer Duncan Mighty had been beaten up and abducted by unknown gunmen in Owerri, Imo state

- Celebrity barman, Cubana Chiefpriest revealed the news and Nigerians had taken to social media to react

- The police in Imo state have also addressed the issue by debunking claims that the singer was abducted

- According to the Imo state police the singer was arrested for alleged fraud to the tune of N11 million

On December 14, 2019, the Nigerian social media was set buzzing with the news of the alleged abduction of popular singer, Duncan Mighty, in Owerri, Imo state.

The news was reported by celebrity barman, Cubana Chiefpriest who took to his Instagram page to say the singer was beaten up and taken away by unknown gunmen amidst gunshots in Owerri, Imo state.

Many Nigerians took to social media to call for help and also send prayers the singer’s way as they lamented about how even celebs are not safe in their own country.

Nigerians on social media raise awareness as singer Duncan Mighty is abducted by unknown gunmen in Owerri

Well, in a new development, the Imo state police have revealed that the singer was arrested and not abducted. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ikeokwu Orlando, Duncan was arrested for over alleged N11 million fraud.

The allegation was levelled against Duncan by an upcoming artiste in the state, M2, who claimed the state government under the tenure of the former governor, Rochas Okorocha, went into a deal with the singer.

The deal entailed that Duncan should sign M2 under his record label and manage, promote and arrange collaborations with other artistes. It appears Duncan renegaded on the agreement and he was picked up by the police.

Excerpts from the police statement reads: “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, collaborate with other top artists and sign M2 under YOUNG WEALTH record label owned by Duncan Mighty.

Singer Duncan Mighty reportedly beaten and abducted by unknown gunmen in Owerri

"As a result, an agreement was reached with a fee of N11,000,000 paid to him. However, since collecting the payment he refused to fulfil his own part of the deal.

“Sequel to the petition, the artiste was arrested, and he affirmed the 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 received 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 this morning.”

Hmm…Nawa o.

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