Lil Smart, a former Marlian Records signee and dancer, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force for allegedly committing cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and spreading false information about Naira Marley.
The arrest was made at his residence in Mejamogun Estate, Ajah, Lagos, last month, with relevant evidence recovered during the operation.
According to the police statement, Lil Smart was accused of using his Instagram handle @lilsmart_ to falsely claim that he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of $300, further alleging that Naira Marley had bribed all police officers in Lagos and was involved in credit card fraud.
However, Lil Smart later admitted in writing that these allegations were false and without evidence to prove his claim.
The police statement reads, “Following a petition filed by a law firm, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime arrested one Idowu Smart Emmanuel, for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood against Abdulazeez Adeshina Fashola (A.K.A Naira Marley)”.
The authorities have not released a detailed statement on the matter, but it is understood that the investigation is focused on determining whether any laws were broken.
The alleged victim, Naira Marley, has not publicly commented on the situation.
The authorities will likely gather evidence and interview relevant parties before determining the next course of action.