Breaking: Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, arrested for assault on police officer

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Barely 48 hours after an arrest was ordered by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, the latter has on Monday turned himself in to the police in Lagos, South West, Nigeria. 

Recall that Seun's lawyer, Femi Falana, according to Nollywood Times, said Seun would turn himself in on Monday. Hence, he arrived at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, the state capital, with his lawyer and a family member.

The command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development on his Twitter account, said the singer has been arrested in accordance with the law.

“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 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.”

Source: gossipmail.com.ng

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