IGP Orders Arrest of Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician who was seen on video attacking a police officer, has been ordered to be arrested by Lagos State Command’s Commissioner of Police, per IGP Usman Alkali Baba.
According to a statement made by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, the IGP has also mandated a prompt and thorough investigation into the underlying cause(s) of the assault as well as the prosecution of the suspect in accordance with the findings.
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Read the statement below…
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“SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: IGP CONDEMNS ACT, ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SEUN KUTI
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 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.
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.
CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.13th May, 2023.”
