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Popular socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) after spending 24 hours in custody.
One of the businessman’s close ally,Onwumelu Valentine, announced his release via a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday evening.
“Thank u Jesus!! @obi_cubana is free. We gat Jesus!!! . Dis Dance is for all my fans. I love u all,” he wrote.
The 46-year-old nightlife promoter also confirmed his release in a terse post via his Instagram page, saying he remains “unbroken.”
“Okpataozueora! I love you all! Unbroken #manoftheyear2021,” he wrote.
It is gathered that he was released on administrative bail.
The anti-graft agency had on Monday grilled the 46-year-old socialite over alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
The development has continued to elicit different reactions, as many Nigerians including celebrities registered their views across social media platforms.
2Baba, Peter Okoye, Ubi Franklin, and Cubana Chief Priest haf earlier joined other celebrities to demand the release of the socialite using the hashtag #FreeObiCubana.