Popular Nigerian Afrobeat musician Bella Shmurda and his entourage were reportedly subjected to a thorough search by police officers in Delta State on Wednesday, April 17th.
Details surrounding the reason for the search are unclear, but a video circulating on social media shows officers surrounding Shmurda and his crew, conducting a search of their belongings.
In the video, a voice can be heard shouting "Search them well, them dey carry property" which translates to "Search them thoroughly, they are carrying property". Whether this refers to stolen goods, illegal substances, or something else entirely is unknown.
Neither Bella Shmurda nor his representatives have commented on the incident. It is also unclear whether any arrests were made. Social media has been abuzz with speculation about the reason for the search. Some users expressed concern for the musician and others called for more information.
“Search dem well, dem dey carry property”
- Bella Shmurda and his crew getting a thorough search by the police pic.twitter.com/3rhv0XTofy— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 17, 2024Hot stories
