Popular and controversial artiste,Naira Marley, who recently signed four indigenous rappers to his label Marlian music,has been given his last chance to appear in court over car theft charges leveled against him.
The orders were given by Chief Magistrate Tajudeen Elias, today December 31. He stated that a bench warrant would be issued for the rapper’s arrest if he fails to appear before the court on January 14, 2020.
The singer is standing trial over an alleged car theft alongside his two brothers; Idris Fashola, 18; Babatunde Fashola, 24 and one Kunle Obere, 22.
The defendants who are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, assault and obstructing the arrest of Naira Marley were first arraigned on December 16, but the rapper wasn’t present.
Three of the defendants were granted N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum, as Mr Elias ordered the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) to produce Naira Marley in court today, December 31.
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