Lil Smart Arrested At Lagos Residence For Cyberbullying, Defamation Against Naira Marley

Former Marlian Records signee, Lil Smart, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation against his ex-label boss, Naira Marley.

Notably, Lil Smart was recently involved in a dispute with Zinoleesky and Naira Marley, accusing them of manipulation, kidnapping, and physical abuse.

Stanley Ontop, a well-known Nollywood producer, recently stated that Lil Smart had been arrested and held in an unknown location.

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On Thursday, the Nigeria Police addressed the news of Lil Smart’s detention in a statement on its Instagram page, following a petition filed by a law firm on behalf of Naira Marley.

According to the statement police investigations revealed that Lil Smart had used his Instagram handle, @lilsmart_, to make false allegations of abduction and assault against the singer.

The dancer and singer was picked up at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on January 28, where authorities recovered relevant exhibits.

The statement read, “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)”.

“Investigations revealed that the suspect, using his Instagram handle @lilsmart_ , falsely alleged that he was abducted, assaulted”.

“On January 28, 2025, he was apprehended at his residence in Megamound Estate, Ajah, Lagos, and the exhibits involved in this crime were recovered”.

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