Nigerian dancehall artist Burna Boy has turned himself in to assist the Nigerian Police Service in ongoing investigations concerning his alleged involvement in a recent attack on one Mr. 2Kay.
This is according to a recent press released issued by his management Spaceship Entertainment.
According to the statement, “Burna Boy, is not in any way involved with the robbery and beating up of Grafton Records’ Artiste, Mr. 2Kay on the 22nd of October, 2017.”
Read full statement from below.
“The management of Burna Boy (Spaceship Entertainment) hereby makes an official statement regarding the news that Burna Boy has been declared wanted by the police.
We use this medium to categorically state that Burna Boy, is not in any way involved with the robbery and beating up of Grafton Records’ Artiste, Mr. 2Kay on the 22nd of October, 2017.
The first and only invitation Burna Boy has ever received from the police was issued yesterday Nov 20th, 2017. This invitation was honored yesterday Nov 20th, 2017 and it has been made clear that he is happy to cooperate with the police as best as he can.
It is pertinent to note that he was never served an arrest warrant nor has he been declared wanted.
We are confident that the Nigerian police will deal with this fairly and professionally. ”
EARLIER REPORTS
Last month Mr 2Kay was robbed at gunpoint in his hotel room at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, during the “Buckwyld N Breathless” concert where he also performed.
According to him, four heavily armed men robbed him of his valuables, including a gold wristwatch, jewelry, and expensive phones.
The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Edgal Imohimi who has asked that Burna Boy reports himself to the police station for questioning later declared him wanted after attempts to have him proved futile.
