Nigerian content creator Peller has claimed that popular dancer and hypeman Poco Lee has been released from detention in the United Kingdom after the woman who allegedly brought the case against him reportedly withdrew her complaint.
Peller made the claim in a social media update on Friday, September 11, saying he had received information that the complainant had stopped pursuing the case.
“They talk say that girl that sue Poco Lee, say the girl run leave the case… na God go bless her,” Peller said, according to reports.
The claim has generated reactions among fans and followers of Poco Lee, who had been closely monitoring developments surrounding his detention in the UK. However, there has been no independent confirmation from Snaresbrook Crown Court that the case has been withdrawn or that Poco Lee has been formally released.
The development is significant because Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Odinaka, was formally charged in the UK with five sexual offences. The charges include one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. The court also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the complainant’s identity.
Poco Lee’s management previously urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information, stressing that allegations should not be treated as proof of guilt. The entertainer was scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
Poco Lee travelled to Britain in August for the Davido and Friends event at Crystal Palace Bowl in London. Reports of his detention emerged shortly after the event, before the UK court subsequently confirmed the charges.
If Peller’s latest claim is confirmed by the court, it could mark a significant development in the case. Until then, the reported release and withdrawal of the complaint remain claims that require official confirmation.
The controversy highlights the importance of relying on verified court information when reporting ongoing criminal proceedings, particularly cases involving serious allegations and protected complainant identities.
