The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun of a Magistrate’s court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State.
He assaulted a police officer in broad daylight even as his wife tried to calm the situation, Seun sent her back in the Mercedes Benz SUV.
His offense is contrary to Section 356 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.
The police prosecutor, S. A Adebese, prayed the court to remand the defendant for 21 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
However, the counsel led by Femi Falana, SAN, begged the court to not remand his client, stating that he was not aware of the remand application.
Agency report showed a viral video of Seun Kuti assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Saturday.
Kuti had turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja on Monday, following an order for his arrest by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.
He was later transferred to the state’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos where the case was processed before taking him to court.
None of his family members have risen in solidarity for their brother.
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