Poco Lee Remanded In UK Prison, Plea Hearing Set For September
Prominent Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee is currently being held on remand in a United Kingdom prison, with his next court date fixed for the second week of September.
Nigerian-UK community advocate Oluomo of Derby confirmed the development in a post on X (formally twitter) , saying he could verify reports about the entertainer’s arrest and detention in the UK.
“I can confirm that the reports are true. Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison,” he stated.
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According to Oluomo, the next hearing will be a plea session where Poco Lee is expected to declare whether he will plead guilty or not guilty to the charge.
“His next court date is scheduled for the second week of September, when he is expected to have a plea hearing,” the advocate added.
It was gathered that news of Poco Lee’s alleged arrest first surfaced online on Tuesday, August 18.
On Wednesday, August 19, rapper Ms Jorji also made fresh allegations against him, accusing him of attempting to sexually assault her and her friend.
Oluomo of Derby said he plans to attend the court proceedings in support of the Nigerian community in the UK, while also urged the public to allow due process.
“It is important that we allow the legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” he said.
Meanwhile, Poco Lee rose to fame for his dance videos and collaborations with top Nigerian artists, and has a large following both in Nigeria and abroad.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
