By Jimmy
Musician Skales has recently come forward with allegations of receiving threats after speaking out about oppression by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Nigerian artist claimed that he has been a victim of the EFCC’s unjust treatment and has shared his experiences on social media.
And according to him, this has resulted in receiving anonymous threats to his safety.
SEE: Skales vs EFCC- How it all happened
Skales had earlier informed the public of how the EFCC harassed him in front of his wife and kid.
The musician alleged that the agency’s highly armed agents broke into his home in what they called a “routine check” and falsely accused him of being a con artist. He claimed they oppressed him in front of his wife and six-month-old baby, claiming he had a panic attack as a result.
This unexpected intrusion took place late at night, catching Skales and his family off guard. He also claimed that the agents used forceful tactics, including brandishing weapons, in front of his young daughter, wife, and household staff, and hurting his producer.
Hours later, Skales took to his X handle, he cried out that his life was in danger as a result of his admission of his ordeal at the hands of EFCC agents.
The singer wrote:
“I was just threatened for speaking out now.”
In other news, Nigerian Singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed that he dropped out of the university in his final year because of cult members who were persuading him to join them.
Oxlade’s father was a lecturer at Lagos State University, where he gained admission to study History and International Relations. He enrolled for two years before dropping off to pursue his musical career.
