Seun Kuti turns self in over video of assault on Police officer

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Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been arrested by the Lagos State Police command following a video of his assault on an officer which went viral on social media.

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti turned himself in at the Lagos State Police command Headquarters, Ikeja following a video of his assault on an officer which went viral on social media.

While slapping the policeman, the “Afrobeat’’ musician repeatedly asked his victim: “you dey mad’’? .” Kuti while reacting via his Instastory on Saturday said that the officer attempted to kill him and his family members. “He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job.”

 

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