Seun Kuti explains reason for assaulting policeman as IGP orders his arrest

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has explained the rationale behind his action after he was caught on tape assaulting a policeman.

Seun is the son of the late legendary Afrobeat singer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

In a social media post on Saturday night, Seun Kuti said the policeman tried to kill him and his family.

This is as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, ordered the singer’s arrest.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, read, “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.”