Speed Darlington Accuses The Police Of Infringing His Rights

On October 17, 2024, a video went viral that Darlington used to describe his time in police custody and to claim that his rights had been infringed.

“The police violated my human and civil rights and prevented me from speaking with my family and attorney,” he added.

“I was imprisoned for four days without being allowed to speak with my people, even though the rule states that I can only be detained for two days.”

Even though it seems like I’m not on social media as often as I used to, I’m stronger than anything that can harm me. I feel stronger now, you feel me? Nothing major—17 arrests in the USA plus this one brings the total to 18 arrests.

Details of his arrest became public after an SOS was posted on his Instagram page on October 7, 2024, stating that he had been missing for three days and urging anyone with information to come forward.

Speed Darlington was arrested for slander after making a video about Burna Boy in which he claimed to have links with American rapper Diddy, who was recently imprisoned for sex trafficking and other offences.

The video gathered popularity, and after Speed Darlington was arrested, he rapidly became the talk of the town online.

Things took a turn when Speed Darlington’s mother announced that her son had been proclaimed missing after shooting a video about Nigerian rapper Burna Boy.

In the video, she was seen begging the singer to have mercy on her son and kindly release him.

He was tracked to an Abuja holding centre and was promptly released.

Recall, Many celebrities were not happy with Speed Darlington statements. One of them was Paul Okoye of Psquare.

Paul’s statements followed rumours that controversial artist and video creator Speed Darlington had been arrested for allegedly defaming Burna Boy.

Speed Darlington had earlier planned a video about the artist, claiming that he was associated with American rapper Diddy, who was recently convicted for sex trafficking and other offences.

He used his Instagram story to highlight the complications of free speech and social media responsibility.

He wrote, “Everything on the cruise and jokes until a hand touches you… then they will call you an oppressor because you believe you have money and all… There is a significant distinction between data freedom and free speech. ”