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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate arrest of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports IGP Baba ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Seun Kuti.
According to a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Kuti 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,” the statement reads.
TNG reports a video which went viral on social media shows Kuti assaulting the police officer, resulting in many condemning the Afrobeat singer.
Seun Kuti slapped a policeman on duty. I hope @NIGERIANPOLICE3 won't sweep this under the carpet. pic.twitter.com/rqe1boBr4i
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However, Kuti has alleged that the unidentified police officer attempted to take his life and that of his family, stressing that he has proof.
“He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job,” Kuti wrote on his Instagram story.