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Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems have both taken to their Twitter accounts to thank Nigerians for their support while they were arrested in Uganda.
They confirmed that they are safe at home and narrated their ordeals in Uganda after being arrested for flouting COVID-19 guidelines after their performances at ‘The Big Brunch,’ which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala.
Omah Lay took to his Twitter page to disclose that the past few days have been the toughest of his life.
“The past few days have been some of the toughest of my life that I wouldn’t wish them on anyone. Out in a new country with some beautiful people, the next thing I’m being treated like a common thief, on the other hand, I can’t thank you enough, I damned near lost my mind but your prayers and messages kept me going! Thank you so much!”
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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“The charges against the accused A TEMILADE OPENYI has been withdrawn against them Vide Withdrawal Form Serial No, 4292 dated 1st December 2020.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.”
The duo was arrested in Uganda by Katwe Police after performing at a concert in the country. They were arrested alongside the manager of the venue one Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana.
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Dabiri calls for calm over Omah Lay’s arrest Chinyere Okoroafor
Agency Reporter
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has appealed for calm over the arrest of two Nigerian superstars by the Uganda police at the weekend.
Two Nigerian musicians, Stanley Omah Didia a.ka Omah Lay and Temilade Openiyi a.k.a Tems were arrested for alleged violation of Ugandan COVID-19 laws.
Erewa, who was responding to #FreeTemsandOmahLay, a call by Nigerian artistes and other Nigerians, said in her official Twitter @Abikedabiri that they are making diplomatic progress.
“Thank you. Tremendous diplomatic progress has been made and they will be back v v soon by God’s grace.