Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has been arrested and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, in Panti, following his assault on a police officer.

The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Monday, May 15.

According to him, Seun was arrested in the early hours of Monday, May 15, 2023, when he turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the company of his lawyer and a family representative.

“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 the company of his lawyer and a 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.” The statement read.

Photos and a video of Seun Kuti in handcuffs has also surfaced on the internet.

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