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Veteran Nigerian Rapper Ruggedman Reportedly Arrested By Police In Lagos Over PMAN Issues

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Popular veteran Nigerian rapper and activist, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, better known as Ruggedman, has been arrested and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos State, over issues linked to the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN).

It was learnt that the arrest, which has sparked outrage among civil rights activists, was reportedly ordered by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, raising concerns over the increasing use of state power to intimidate voices within Nigeria’s creative community.

Human rights advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu, revealed the development via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that Ruggedman and others are being held without a proper investigation.

“@RuggedyBaba is currently detained at State SCID Panti on the instructions of a Deputy Commissioner of Police over PMAN issues,” Gwamnishu posted.

“No proper investigation has been concluded, and he and others are being maltreated.”

@RuggedyBaba is currently detained at State SCID Panti on the instructions of a Deputy Commissioner of Police over PMAN issues

No proper investigation has been concluded he and others are being maltreated.

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