IGP orders arrest of Seun Kuti over assault on policeman

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Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti

Admin l Saturday, May 13, 2023

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, who was captured on a viral video slapping and assaulting a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

In the video, a very furious Seun Kuti was seen physically slapping and shoving the officer who refused to retaliate, asking him, “You de craze, You de mad”.

 

Read also, SEUN SLAPS POLICE OFFICER ON DUTY

In a statement, Police Spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the IGP condemned the incident and ordered that the culprit be brought to book and prosecuted speedily.

“The IGP has equally orered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate causes and prosecution of the suspect accordingly”, he said.

The IGP assured Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbol of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book.

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