Afrobeats musician Seun Kuti has reportedly turned himself in to the Police in Lagos on Monday, 15 May, 2023, after assaulting a Police Officer.
The singer, his lawyer and a family representative are currently at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, according to reports.
Meanwhile human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday, said Seun Kuti had sought his legal services following the singer’s assault on a Police Officer.
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A viral video of the singer assaulting a Police Officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State had emerged on Saturday.
Falana, who confirmed the legal services development, also insisted that Seun Kuti has enough evidence to defend himself.
He said: “I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”
Speaking further, Falana said the embattled singer would turn himself in today.
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He said: “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”
Recall that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, had as a result of the incident, ordered the arrest of the singer.
The IG has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the alleged assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly.
