United States-based reggae
star, Victor Essiet, aka Mandators, is
now held by the police in Lagos over an alleged N16 million fraud.
It was learnt that ‘Mandators’
, was arrested on Saturday by the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS), at the National Stadium, Surulere, during a
concert with other reggae artists in Nigeria.
A police source said that
Essiet was arrested after the police received a complaint from a petitioner who
alleged that he gave Essiet N16 million two years ago to buy some trucks
overseas. According to the complainant, Essiet bought and sent only one truck
and since then had not returned to Nigeria.
“The suspect just came
into Nigeria to put up a show, which he said was to revive reggae in Nigeria.
The show was taking place on that Saturday, when police went there to arrest
him. Other reggae stars were there when he was whisked away,” the source said.
Essiet who claimed to have
spent lots of money to put the show together was not allowed to perform @ reggae
festival tagged: “Africa Meets Reggae.”
In attendance on Saturday
night were top reggae stars like Orits Wiliki, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, among
other musicians. Fielding questions from the police, Essiet had denied knowing
the complaint, adding that his current trouble might be traced to a politician
who wanted to destroy his show.
The state Police Public Relations Officer
(PPRO), Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed Essiet’s arrest.
He said: “I can confirm to you that the reggae star, Victor Essiet, the Mandators, was arrested. He was arrested in connection with a case of fraud. Investigation is still on going to know his culpability in the case.”
He said: “I can confirm to you that the reggae star, Victor Essiet, the Mandators, was arrested. He was arrested in connection with a case of fraud. Investigation is still on going to know his culpability in the case.”
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