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Afro-Pop Singer Iyanya Charged With Car Theft In Lagos

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Singer, Iyanya

Popular Nigerian singer, Iyanya has been charged with alleged car theft by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos State.

He was Tuesday dragged to court and arraigned before Justice Okikiolu-Ighile of an Igbosere High Court, according to a report by The Nation.

Prosecution counsel, Mr. Chukwu Agwu, alleged that the singer committed the offense sometimes in September 2018.

The court heard that the defendant allegedly converted to his use a car of another person, a Black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV marked MAVINIY.

Agwu told the court that the said vehicle belongs to Iyanya’s former management company, The Temple Management Company Ltd.

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The singer, however, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him. Justice Okikiolu-Ighile subsequently released him to his lawyer and adjourned till February 27 and March 17, for a ruling on his bail application and commencement of trial.

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