Nigerian singer Omah Lay has been arrested in Uganda for allegedly violating the country’s COVID-19 protocols while performing on Saturday night at a concert held at Speke Resort.
On Sunday the authorities in Uganda confirmed his arrest in a twitter post by assistant superintendent of police Owoyesigyire.
According to the police spokesperson, the singer was picked by Katwe Police together with the venue manager Ivan Dungu and events manager Prim Kasana.
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However, the Police is yet to disclose charges preferred against the Nigerian which could be related to doing a negligent act that could lead to the spread of a pandemic.
Nigerian Artist Omah lay has been arrested by katwe police , the manager of the venue one Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana are also in custody .
More details to follow— Owoyesigyire (@Lukowoyesigyire) December 13, 2020
Temilade Openiyi Aka Ms Tems (Artist) also been arrested with her manager Muyiwa Awomiyi
— Owoyesigyire (@Lukowoyesigyire) December 13, 2020
His comes arrest comes after a public outcry by some local musicians who thinks is unfair for the police to ban them from performing in public while the allowed international stars to perform.
