Ugandan police releases Nigerian singers Omah lay, Tems
Ugandan police releases Nigerian singers Omah lay, Tems
A Ugandan court has ordered the release of two Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, from detention.
The Ugandan police had arrested both singers over their involvement in an unauthorised concert held on Saturday night in Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala City which violated the rules and regulations guiding the corona virus pandemic.
The pair were thereafter remanded in police custody alongside four Ugandans after they were arraigned before a court.
In the documents, Okumu Jude Muwone, the presiding judge who is the Chief Magistrate of Makindye, said charges against the Nigerian singers have been dropped.
Court documents affirming their release were shared by Ugandan celebrities and media organisations.
In the documents, Okumu Jude Muwone, the presiding judge who is the Chief Magistrate of Makindye, said charges against the Nigerian singers have been dropped.
The release order for Omah Lay read,
“Whereas the accused persons Stanley Omah Didia and Muyiwa Awoniyi were charged with the offence of neglect act likely to spread of infectious disease Section 171 of Penal Code Act.
“The charges against the accused Stanley Omah Didia and Muyiwa Awoniyi has been withdrawn against them by Vide Withdrawal Form Serial No, 4292 dated December 15, 2020.
“This is to direct you to release Muyiwa Awoniyi and Stanley Omah Didia the said accused persons from your custody forthwith unless held on other charges.”
The release order for Tems read:
“WHEREAS the Accused person A TEMILADE OPENYI was charged with the offence of Neglect act likely to spread of infectious disease Section 171 of Penal Code Act.
“The charges against the accused A TEMILADE OPENYI has been withdrawn against them Vide Withdrawal Form Serial No, 4292 dated 1st December 2020.
“This is to direct you to release the said A TEMILADE OPENYI from your custody forthwith unless held on other charges.”
