Music director and
cinematographer Clarence Peters has been arrested by the police in Lagos over
the death of dancer Love Divines alias Kodak.
Kodak was said to
have been electrocuted while charging and using her iphone on Wednesday at
Peters’ Omole Phase One residence.
She was alleged to
have operated the plugged phone while sitting almost naked on the door railings
with no foot wear on.
She was also said to
have sustained burns on her chest where her phone allegedly fell when she flung
it as a result of the shock.
Although initial
reports claimed she died on the set of a music video, it was however debunked
as the planned video was alleged to have been botched following her death.
It was learnt that
Peters was invited at the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation
Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba for questioning on Saturday night and has been
detained since then.
Bala Elkana,
spokesperson of the state police command in a chat with LIB, confirmed that
Clarence has been detained and is being questioned as the police is
investigating for murder. He said since the incident happened in Clarence's
apartment, himself and some others who were present at the time of the
unfortunate incident, have been invited.
''Yes it is true, he
is in our custody answering some questions.
We are investigating
the circumstances that led to her death so definitely there are questions
investigators will need to find out and he is one of those that need to answer
some of those questions; that is why he has been invited and some few others
who were there.'' Bala said
When asked if they
will be detained beyond today, he responded
'They are detained.
It is full fledged investigation. It is a murder charge. We are probably
looking at murder. We are not concluding at this stage. If she died of electrocution
according to reports, it is left for us to find out. Was she actually electrocuted? What went
wrong? Autopsy will also show'' he said
Meanwhile, the
dancer’s mother has taken to social media to denounce those impersonating her
and sending account numbers for donations.
The woman, in a
video shared on social media, said she neither authorised anyone nor was aware
of such moves, describing those behind the fundraiser as fraudsters.
She said: “It’s a
pity that she’s (Kodak’s) gone and it is painful. I just got information that a
lady is posing herself to be me. I am Lasatanatu Ike, her mother.
“I have also been
told that an account number is online. I have not posted my account number
online.
“The girl seated
next to me is her elder sister by the name Shekinah Glory Ike. Please I want
you all to stand up and help me fight as you can see I cannot fight.”
On the allegation by
the dancer’s mother, Elkana said no formal complaint of impersonation has been
made, adding that the video would be forwarded to the SCIID for further action.
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Could it be that she died in the thick of action with Peters as they were rehearsing for the video shot?
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