Six of Davido’s eight domestic helpers who were arrested on Tuesday morning in connection with the death of his son Ifeanyi have been released. However, the babysitter and the young chef have been detained pending further investigation into the child’s death.
According to Within Nigeria, one source claimed that the cook and carer responsible for caring for the three-year-old had been jailed for a variety of crimes, including neglecting the child.
Ifeanyi, who celebrated his third birthday on October 20 with an extravagant celebration, was said to have drowned on Monday night in the swimming pool of Davido’s house in the affluent Banana Island neighborhood of Lagos.
It also said that Davido and Chioma left Ibadan to work in the family, leaving Ifeanyi to stay with nannies and other domestic workers.
After Ifeanyi’s death, police questioned eight house staff, including his nanny and chef.
According to Lagos Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin, six of the ace singer’s workers have been released.
Hundeyin added that two of the workers are helping with the investigation. “No one was detained
Of those brought for questioning, six were allowed to leave, and two remain with us to assist with the investigation.
There is no update other than the investigation is still ongoing,” he said.
