Nigerian singer, Lilsmart has been arrested by the police for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and spreading falsehoods against his former boss, Naira Marley. This follows a controversial online post made by Lilsmart in December 2024, in which he accused Naira Marley and Zinolesky of attempting to kidnap him. The singer further warned, “If anything happens to me, they should be held responsible.” His claims sparked widespread attention, leading to a police investigation.
The police released a statement on Thursday, February 6, revealing that Lilsmart was arrested on January 28, 2025. According to the statement, Lilsmart confessed in writing that his allegations against Naira Marley were false and lacked any supporting evidence. The police also stated that Lilsmart admitted to making the defamatory claims without any factual basis, thus leading to his arrest on charges related to cyberstalking and defamation.
The arrest follows a wave of public scrutiny after Lilsmart’s statements went viral. The police have been keen on addressing the issue as part of an effort to curtail online falsehoods and harmful content. While Lilsmart’s claims about being targeted for kidnapping had initially raised concerns, the police clarified that no evidence supported the allegations, and the singer’s online actions were deemed defamatory.
At the time of writing, Lilsmart’s legal team has not made a public comment regarding the arrest or the confession. However, the arrest has sparked discussions on social media about the consequences of making baseless accusations in the digital age.
