Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela has justified slapping a policeman on Saturday
Seun was seen in a trending video slapping the policeman while shouting at the top of his voice
CKN News learnt that the incident happened on 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos
While reacting to the incident via his verified social media handle , Seun gave reasons for his action.
This was his post
“He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job.”
Many Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn his action
While some believed he was on drugs, others called on the police authority to take immediate action to arrest and prosecute him
To them there was no justification for his action
The Nigerian Police have not issued any statement on the incident
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The Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat star Seun Kuti for assaulting a police officer.
This was disclosed via this statement by Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform,” the late Saturday statement read.
According to him, the incident will also be investigated.
“The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly,” he added.
“IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book.”
That was an insult not only to the police but all security agencies nationwide and by extention, Nigeria. If thisbis tolerated, then what next. No one is above the law. Even if the policeman is 1000% guilty, you don't disrespect, disregard, dishonour authority like that. Let him face the hand of the law...
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