Contrary to claims by
music star, Davido, that he has been cleared of any complicity in the
unfortunate death of Tagbo Umeike, the Lagos State Police Command
yesterday countered the claim, insisting that the singer is not free yet as the matter is being investigated.
The claim by Davido was
captured in messages posted via one of his social media handles on
Thursday to offer thanks to everyone who prayed for him while saying he
has forgiven every single person, media house or blog that pointed an
accusing finger at him upon the demise of Tagbo. He wrote: “Any media
house, blog or person that said false things about me or accused me of
what I don’t know I sincerely forgive you… and God bless you. We move
on! LET’S ALL BE BETTER! THANK YOU LORD.”
Widespread reports
quoted Bobo. F. Ajudua, a member of the legal team defending Davido led
by Norrison I. Quakers (SAN), that police have declared the singer free
of guilt in the matter. Responding to media enquiries on the case, he
reportedly said: “We’ve been to Panti and my client has given a
statement there too. It’s clear from all the investigation, evidence and
statements given so far that Davido was not at any point with the
deceased after he left him alive at Shisha Room.
“As such he’s
been released to go about his business. Of course if called on to give
any more information he would gladly. But in truth he only knew so much
about the night and has reproduced this time and time again.
They’ve
also observed the consistency between his statements and those of all
the others interviewed. As a result he’s been allowed to go.” However,
when contacted by Saturday Telegraph yesterday, Lagos PPRO, Olarinde
Famous-Cole, contradicted the claim by the musician and his legal team.
“The
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, has addressed that issue, that
there is an ongoing investigation, that the case file has been
duplicated and it will be transferred to the DPP (Director of Public
Prosecution) for advice on what is the best way to go in handling the
case.
“So, investigation is ongoing, we have carried out series
of investigations as regards that case and the police angle is that we
are still investigating and of course they (those in Davido’s camp) are
entitled to their freedom of speech,” he submitted.
New Telegraph