By Akinwale Kasali
Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is in handcuffs at the Headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command where he is under custody.
Kuti, a musician, not only verbally insulted a Police officer, but physically assaulted him. He pushed the officer who was in uniform a couple of times, and to the shock of onlookers, slapped him.
The incident, which happened on Saturday, along the Third Mainland Bridge, sparked a national outrage, and prompted the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to order for his arrest by the Lagos State Command. The IGP ordered that the ugly incident be investigated and Kuti, prosected.
On Monday morning, Kuti surrendered himself at the Police Command, and was quickly handcuffed.
He was accompanied to the State Command by his Lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, and members of his (Kuti’s) family.
Kuti’s arrest, was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a short statement released on his official social media handle.
Hundeyin promised that the Command would ensure that justice is served to all parties involved in the matter.
He added that investigations have commenced and would be transparent as the prosecution proceeds.
Said the statement, “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”.
