The Police have on Monday detained popular afro-beat singer, Seun Kuti over his assault on a police officer in Lagos on Saturday.
The Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, who released photos of the detained artiste with handcuffs said he has been placed under arrest.
Hundeyin said, “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, ”
Our correspondent later signed the singer being led in for interrogation at the Criminal Investigations Department, Panti, Yaba in Lagos on Monday. Also, Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said it is evil to attack policemen. He also confirmed that Seun Kuti is under interrogation at the State CID Panti. “We speak and act against attacks and assaults on Police officers, its evil and criminal,” he stated.