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Obi Cubana released after 24 hours in EFCC custody
By Rasaq Adebayo
Celebrated socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu (aka Obi Cabana) was, yesterday, released after spending about 24 hours in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja.
Onwumelu Valentine, the businessman’s friend and colleague, announced this via his Instagram page yesterday 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 understood that he was released on administrative bail.
But, a top source explained that although the anti-graft agency plans to prosecute Cubana for sundry economic and financial offences, the trial would not commence any time soon.
