Renowned blogger Billy Simani, alias Crazy Nairobian, was released on Saturday evening, June 22, after he was arrested on Friday.
The X influencer took to his official account to announce his release, even as he thanked the Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo for her intervention.
“I’m safe guys, thanks to all of you for your concern, and thanks to the LSK President Faith Odhiambo who did everything to ensure my safety and release,” he posted on X.
The LSK President disclosed that the society had received a notification about the arrest of the influencer, but when it sent someone to the station where he was held, he was not found there.
“I want to confirm that we have been able to rescue Billy. He is safe and sound. And I hope you can confirm this is him. As LSK we had gotten a notification earlier and we thought Billy had been freed but when we sent someone to the station, we found that Billy was not there and had not been booked,” the LSK President remarked.
Odhiambo added that following a tip-off, LSK swung into action and was able to locate the influencer and facilitate his release.
Billy’s arrest caused an outrage on social media for the better part of Saturday, as netizens called for his release.
According to social media activist Dennis Itumbi, the influencer was detained for allegedly forwarding threatening messages.
“I have checked with police why Crazy Nairobian, Billy, is under arrest. I understand he sent a threatening message/s. I get hundreds of those myself, and they do not bother me. But, well, it is a crime. I am unable to intervene, though I strongly disagree. I will reach out to the complainant to see if he/she can withdraw,” Itumbi posted on Saturday.
