Police Drill Musician Davido Over Friend Tagbo’s Death
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations
to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Tagbo, a friend of the
hip hop musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido.
The command said it was awaiting the result of an autopsy conducted
on the deceased to ascertain the cause of death, which would guide its
investigations.
The Acting Commissioner of Police in the state, Edgar
Imohimi, said on Thursday that he had and met with Davido and other parties
involved in the case.
Tagbo reportedly died on the eve of his birthday on Tuesday
at a bar in the Lekki area of the state.
A Nigerian actress, Caroline Danjuma, had, through a post on
Instagram, accused Davido of dumping Tagbo’s corpse at the General Hospital,
Lagos, after he allegedly died in his (Davido’s) car.
The actress alleged in the post, which she later deleted,
that Davido and his crew fled after depositing the corpse.
Danjuma wrote, “Davido where is Tagbo? He was with you and
your crew last night. You all wore fez caps to hide your identities after he
died in your car. You dumped him at the general hospital and ran away…the law
must play its role this time…you all better provide Tagbo
alive.@davidoofficial.
“After you all abandoned him at the general hospital, you
continued your stupid grooving at DNA and had the nerves to promote your show.
This is not an ordinary boy that you can intimidate his family…we need you to
tell us how he died in your car and why you ran away. The police and the
hospital confirmed that you all ran away. If you think your money can save you,
you just met your match.”
She also dismissed insinuations that Tagbo died from drunkenness,
saying he was not a drunkard.
“Even in death, lies are being told of you. Those who knew
you knew you never drank to an extent of getting drunk…the wicked shall never
go unpunished. RIP. The truth is already out. Today (Wednesday) is your
birthday. Happy super birthday,” Danjuma added.
Davido had also responded to Danjuma’s post via Snapchat,
absolving himself from Tagbo’s death.
The celebrity musician described the allegation as “false”
and vowed not make further comments on the incident.
Davido wrote, “People are just wicked and this is what I get
for treating everyone like a brother. I was deeply saddened to hear the sudden
death of my friend, Tagbo. First and foremost, my sincere condolences and
prayers are with the family at this time. I’ve been in the same position
before, multiple times and of recent.
“But it is disappointing that false information and complete
lies have been put out there, using my name as usual. Out of total respect for
Tagbo and his family, I will not discuss this matter further for now. Rest in
peace, Tagbo.”
But the Commissioner of Police, Imohimi, said on Thursday
that the command had commenced investigations into the incident.
He said all the parties involved had met with the police and
had been advised to embrace peace while investigations continued.
The CP, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone,
said no foul play was suspected so far.
He, however, noted that the autopsy report would give proper
directions to the case.
He said, “The Lion Building Police Division is investigating
a case of sudden and unnatural death. The person concerned, who was Davido’s
friend, was brought in dead to a general hospital on Lagos Island and the
doctor notified the police.
“The autopsy report will be out tomorrow (Friday) or Monday
and that would determine the cause of death. The deceased’s girlfriend
insinuated that Davido had a hand in the friend’s death because they (Tagbo and
Davido) were seen together in a bar somewhere in Lekki, having a nice time.
“I called all the parties concerned because there is always
the need for the police to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order.
The police are already investigating the circumstances surrounding the death
and we are ensuring that all possible angles are touched. We will issue a
statement after investigations. Meanwhile, there is no need for speculations.”
Source: Punch
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