Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command for assaulting a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge.
Seun was detained by the Command, after reporting himself at the State Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his legal counsel led by Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, and members of his family.
State Command’s Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement posted on his official social media handle on Monday.
Hundeyin promised that the Command would ensure justice is served to all parties involved in the matter.
He added that investigations has commenced and the Command would be transparent as prosecution proceeds.
According to the statement, Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representatives.
“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”.