IGP orders arrest of Seun Kuti for slapping police officer in viral video
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba-Alkali, has ordered the immediate arrest of Nigerian musician, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, who was seen in a viral video assaulting a Nigerian police officer.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for Nigerian police, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday as the viral video trended.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR has 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,” the statement reads in part.
According to the statement, 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.
In the viral video seen on social media, a visibly angry Mr Kuti was seen screaming “You dey mad?” You dey mad? As he slapped the police officer.
Peoples Gazette cannot immediately ascertain what transpired between the duo and led the musician to assault the policeman.
Mr Kuti did not respond to calls and a text message by The Gazette seeking comments from him.
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