Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti, has been captured in handcuffs at the Lagos state police command following his arrest on Monday, May 15.
Thr Lagos Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed his arrest after Seun Kuti turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the company of his lawyer and family representative.
The police shared photos and video of Kuti handcuffed while in their custody.
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Hundeyin added that the ongoing investigation would be thorough and professionally carried out while all parties involved will get justice.
Hundeyin wrote:
“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.”
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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
Kuti was over the weekend, involved in an altercation with a police officer on the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos and slapped the officer during the encounter.
Following the encounter, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba ordered the arrest of the singer for investigation.