Police detain Seun Kuti for assaulting officer in Lagos
The Lagos police command has taken into custody Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat singer, for assaulting an officer.
In a viral video on social media, Mr Kuti was seen assaulting a cop.
Police spokesman in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin said in a tweet that Mr Kuti had turned himself in.
Mr Hundeyin said “investigation” would be conducted on the matter and justice “manifestly served for all parties involved.”
“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,” Mr Hundeyin said.
He added, “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.”
Peoples Gazette learnt that Mr Kuti voluntarily turned himself in at the Ikeja police command on Monday, accompanied by Femi Falana, a senior lawyer.
Inspector general of police Usman Baba on Sunday ordered Mr Kuti’s arrest, after he was caught on camera assaulting the policeman.
“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,” the statement said.
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