An Abuja court has granted controversial singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, bail after the Nigeria Police Force, under pressure, arraigned him in court.

Darlington’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, shared the update on X, writing: “Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington in court. Bail application moved and granted. We are trying to perfect same.”

Details of the bail terms remain undisclosed.

Okoye had recently filed a petition to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dasuki Galadanchi, at the Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja, demanding his release. He claimed the police had failed to honor a court order regarding his detention.

The controversial singer was arrested following accusations against Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, alleging an inappropriate relationship with American singer Sean Combs, also known as P.Diddy. On December 23, 2024, Justice M.S. Liman issued an order requiring the police to either charge Okoye within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.