The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it will appeal Judge Idowu’s ruling asking him to pay 25 million naira to popular actor and comedian Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe.

The agency’s Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Mr. Femi Oloruntoba, said the sentence did not reflect the facts presented to the court.

According to Oloruntoba, “the sentence is not a reflection of the facts presented to the court. It is a misunderstanding of the law as it relates to the power of law enforcement agencies and the freedom of citizens. We will appeal as the sentence cannot stand the test of time.”

The agency said: “The Agency’s position is that Omidina was treated fairly and professionally while in the Agency’s custody. Also
described the comedian’s claims that he was treated like a common criminal as false.

“It is on record that he was treated in accordance with the law, particularly with regard to the observance of his right to human health.
dignity, presumption of innocence, search and other investigative processes in line with best international practices.

“He acknowledged the same in court before the public on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Omidina told the court that he was never harassed in any way by officers and was allowed to use his medication regularly.

“However, he added that his breakfast was served late. He was not chained and treated like a common criminal as alleged. The use of handcuffs or leg chains is to control suspects who are violent and belligerent.

“Omidina was calm, friendly and cooperative while under observation. There is no justification for him being chained. It is not true
that he was chained. Having agreed in a public hearing that he was treated fairly and was not harassed, the actor’s sudden about-face is
therefore, shocking.

“NDLEA, being a refined security agency, has a track record of qualitative assistance to suspects. The anti-drug agency also stated that screening of passengers is a normal process to prevent illicit drug trafficking in the country.
All passengers are treated equally, without prejudice or discrimination.

“The agency is committed to effective drug control, protecting lives and promoting the country’s image. This is a statutory obligation
responsibility that we undertake to fulfill conscientiously in the interests of the country. The support and goodwill of the members of the
public is greatly appreciated.”

A man is going viral after he denied his on-stage wife kissed Nigerian singer Tems at the Afro Punk Festival in Brazil over the weekend.

In one of the videos of the incident, the singer can be heard telling the man that she doesn’t want to disrespect his wife by serenading him, but the man denied being married despite his alleged wife standing behind him.

“I know your wife is here and I need to respect her,” she told the man.

However, the man kissed her hand after denying his alleged wife, causing the crowd to scream.

The incident sparked a new controversy over Afrobeats artists serenading their fans’ partners at their concerts.

DAILY POST recalls that Omah Lay sparked controversy in February 2024 after inviting a fan who was allegedly attending his show at the Eventim Apollo in London with her boyfriend, to join him on stage during a performance of his song ‘Bend You’.

Videos of the duo’s silhouettes shared online by viewers caused an uproar, and the couple reportedly split after the incident.

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