The Lagos State Police Command on Monday confirmed that Seun Kuti, a Nigerian singer and one of the sons of the late Afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has been arrested for slapping a police officer.
The command, via a tweet, said he was arrested in line with the law after turning himself in.
The tweet read, “Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative.
“He has been placed under arrest in line with the law. The Command appreciates the public for their concern and assures that the ongoing investigation will be detailed, transparent, professionally pursued; and justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved.”
Newsbreak Nigeria reported that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.
Seun Anikulapo Kuti was seen in a viral video assaulting a Nigerian police officer.
“You dey mad?” You dey mad? Mr Kuti asked, shouting as he slapped the police officer in the viral video seen on social media on Saturday
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