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Nigerians heavily berate Dbanj for allegedly arresting lady who accused him of sexual abuse

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 9:15 PM by Adeyinka Odutuyo

- Singer Dbanj is currently trending on social media

- Nigerians have called out the music star for allegedly putting the lady who accused him of sexual abuse in detention

- Many noted that the alleged move by the singer is an attempt to silence his accuser

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Popular Nigerian singer Dbanj is currently trending on micro blogging platform, Twitter, following recent allegations that Seyitan Babatayo, a lady who accused him of sexual abuse, was detained by the police.

Many took to the micro blogging platform to call out the singer and suggest that the move only makes him look guilty and appear as if he is trying to silence and intimidate his accuser.

Earlier on, popular investigative journalist, Kiki Mordi, had called the attention of the public claiming that Seyitan was taken into detention on Tuesday, June 16, and restricted from getting access to her lawyers, family members and friends.

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The journalist also noted that Seyitan’s lawyers were of the view she was being detained in other to get her to recant her accusations against the music star.

Nigerians heavily berate Dbanj for allegedly arresting lady who accused him of sexual abuse — Singer Dbanj and Seyitan Babatayo. Photo: Instagram/@iambangalee/@seyitann
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Reacting to the reports, many took to their respective Twitter pages to wade into the matter and speak against Dbanj.

"@iamdbanj Why have you had a woman who accused you of rape detained without access to her friends, family or legal representation? Threatening and silencing her does not acquit you," one user wrote.

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Another lady said: “Nah Dbanj isn’t trying to get justice. He’s not trying to clear his name. He’s trying to silence Seyitan. You arrest her, give her no access to legal assistance & then take over socials ? Hide information that benefits your agenda ? Right before our eyes?”