IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian rapper, Panshak Zamani, also known as Ice Prince, has been released on bail on Friday, from the Ikoyi correctional facility — after spending about six nights in prison.
Folarin Dalmeida, the lawyer to the musician, confirmed his release to TheCable Lifestyle on Friday.
The musician was arrested by the Lagos police command on 2 September, for allegedly assaulting its officer.
He is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on assault, obstructing a policeman from carrying out its statutory duties, and abduction.
The court had earlier granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 and asked him to provide two sureties.
The court also ordered his remand at the Ikoyi correctional facility until he meets the bail conditions.
Folarin Dalmenida, the lawyer to the musician, presented the two sureties to the court.
Operatives of the Ikoyi correctional facility said that the artiste would remain in custody until he meets his bail conditions.
One of the officials, who preferred anonymity because he was not authorised to speak with the press, said the court would evaluate the sureties brought by the rapper and determine if he should be released or not.
According to Dalmeida, the ‘Oleku’ crooner was released on Thursday after the court certified that he has met the bail conditions.
The lawyer said the rapper met the bail conditions before Thursday but his release was delayed due to the verification process.
“Yes, he (Ice Prince) was released yesterday (Thursday). He met the bail conditions even before Thursday but the verification process was what delayed his release,” he said.
The rapper’s trial was billed to start on Wednesday at the magistrate court sitting in the Ajah area of Lagos.
But the court adjourned the case till October 24 after the prosecution counsel said his witnesses did not show up.