BEVERLY HILLS, December 14, (THEWILL) – On Sunday, Ugandan news outlet, The Independent, reported that Omah Lay got arrested by Katwe Police in Uganda alongside Tems after performing at an event.
Saturday’s concert, “The Big Brunch” which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, in Kampala, was held after the singer and organizers were warned from performing at the event.
Omah Lay and other performing artistes were being charged with “acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease- Covid-19.”
A statement by the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, said “We have arrested them and are also looking for the area Officer in Charge of the Police Station for failure to detect the criminal acts that took place in his area of jurisdiction.
“On the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the president directed that music concerts should be stopped and the directive still stands. We condemn the acts of some selfish individuals, who are bent on violating the directives on COVID-19 to make money and risks the lives of many Ugandans.”
Also confirming the arrest, Luk Owoyesigyire, the Assistant Superintendent of Police and Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Police in a statement released on Twitter, wrote:
“Nigerian Artist Omah lay has been arrested by Katwe police, the manager of the venue one Dungu Ivan and the Events manager Prim Kasana are also in custody. More details to follow.
“Temilade Openiyi Aka Ms Tems (Artist) also been arrested with her manager Muyiwa Awomiyi.”
Giving an update on the arrest, Omah Lay took to his Twitter page assuring fans that everything will be okay.
He wrote, “Yes I’m with the Ugandan police… something about the show from last night. Everything would be fine. Omah Oluwa na him comfort me”
Nigerian music and entertainment consultant, Bizzle Osikoya, who said earlier that the singer has been released, however said in a new update that Omah Lay, Tems and her manager, Muyiwa Awomiyi, are yet to be released.
He disclosed that his now-deleted tweet which confirmed their release, annoyed the police.
Born in the city of Port Harcourt, Omah Lay gained recognition into the Nigeria showbiz following the success of his debut single “You.”
He is currently nominated for Headies “Next Rated” set to hold in January 2021.
