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Ruggedman Reportedly Arrested by Nigerian Police over PMAN Crisis
- Ruggedman, a Nigerian rapper, was arrested and detained on May 22, 2025, at SCID Panti, Lagos over PMAN-related disputes.
- His arrest came amid ongoing disputes over leadership and accusations of financial impropriety within Nigeria’s main union representing performing artists.
- Harrison Gwamnishu, an advocate for human rights and associate of Ruggedman, disclosed that the rapper is currently in police custody and is reportedly subjected to mistreatment despite no formal investigation having been conducted.
- The police custody of Ruggedman was carried out under the directive of a Deputy Commissioner of Police, sparking widespread backlash on social media over perceived misuse of authority.
- The incident highlights ongoing turmoil within PMAN and raises concerns about the use of police powers in Nigeria's entertainment industry.
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Ruggedman, Sunny Neji Arrested Over Alleged Burglary, $130,000 Theft from PMAN Secretariat
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Harrison Gwamnishu: Ruggedman detained at Panti over PMAN dispute - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment
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