Nigerian stars Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda

Police in Uganda have arrested Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, for holding an unauthorised concert on Saturday night in the capital, Kampala.

They also say they have arrested a second Nigerian musician, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, together with the event organiser and owner of the premises. Three police were among the nine people arrested.

All are accused of “doing acts that are likely to cause the spread of coronavirus”, Ugandan police said on Facebook.

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Police said the organisers of the concert first held lunch and dinner events, but later at night started inviting musicians to perform.

The organisers are accused of conniving with area police officers to guard the event.

“There is a possibility of subjecting them to coronavirus medical tests and if they are found positive, it will be evidence that we shall use in court,” deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Luke Owoyesigyire, is quoted as saying by the Daily Monitor newspaper.

Uganda’s government suspended social gatherings, including election campaign rallies, to limit the spread of coronavirus.