Deputy Police Spokesperson in Kampala Metropolitan, Lukowoyesigyire had made the announcement of the arrest in tweets he shared. He also disclosed that Omah Lay was arrested alongside another Nigerian singer, Tems.

Omah Lay confirmed his arrest in a tweet he shared shortly after. He revealed that it is linked to the show he performed in.

He tweeted “Yes I’m with the Ugandan police… something about the show from last night. Everything would be fine… Omah. Oluwa na him comfort me”