Contrary to the reports, going round that popular musician, Victor Essiet of the Mandators Fame had been kidnapped.

The ELITES learnt that he was arrested early this morning in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the police.

He has since been flown to Lagos State.

According to sources, Essiet was allegedly arrested in connection with a contract he had with organisers of a show which he failed to attend.

The source further stated that the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has confirmed his arrest.