The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect said to be linked to the d3ath of popular singer Adesina Afeez, also known as Destiny Boy.
The command said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Homicide Section, for detailed investigation.
Speaking in a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Monday, the police public relations officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi said, āThe Ogun State Police Command has since commenced investigations into the d3ath of Adesina Afeez, aged 22 years, popularly known as Destiny Boy.
āThe case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for detailed investigation. One suspect is currently in custody while investigations are ongoing.ā
News of Destiny Boyās d3ath broke on Sunday after distressing videos showing his body being conveyed to a mortuary circulated widely on social media, sparking grief and speculation over the cause of his d3ath.
In one of the videos, the artiste was seen lying in the back of a vehicle, with cotton wool placed in his nostrils and ears.
An attempt to clarify the circumstances surrounding his passing was later made in a separate video by an unidentified associate, who said the singer had been battling a private health challenge.
āGod, I want to do this video before people start saying rubbish about Destiny Boyās cause of d3ath. We all came to this life to write our own history. May God rest his soul. Destiny was nursing a health issue in his body before he d!ed. We tried for him, but he didnāt make it,ā the man said.
Born Afeez Adeshina, Destiny Boy ventured into music at a young age and became known for his Fuji-infused style. He began his career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji musician Pasuma.
He rose to prominence in 2019 after releasing a Fuji cover of Davidoās hit song ‘If,‘ which gained wide attention on social media. He also released covers of songs by Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice and Small Doctor.
The singer released several songs, including Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan and Lowkey.
Destiny Boy and his partner, Iremide, welcomed their first child in November 2024.
The police said further updates would be provided as investigations continue.
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