BREAKING: Seun Kuti arrested for slapping a police officer

Patrick OdeyMay 15, 2023

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The Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has been arrested by the Nigerian police for assaulting one of its officers.

The singer was apprehended in the early hours of Monday.

According to the Lagos Police Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Seun Kuti, submitted himself to the Lagos State Police Command on Monday morning over the investigation into his alleged assault on a policeman.

He reported to the police in the company of his lawyer and a family member.

Hundeyin said Seun is now at the State Criminal Investigation Department in the Panti area of the state.

He also said upon completion of the investigation, the police would go ahead with the prosecution of the singer if there is any reasonable ground.

SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN

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 1/2 https://t.co/KDvQIWHupz pic.twitter.com/nRQn0yLmLh

— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) May 15, 2023

Newsflash Nigeria had reported that Seun was recently captured on video assaulting a police officer.

Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi subsequently said the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest the Afrobeat singer.

“The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly,” he added.

“IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book,” the statement added.