Officers of the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday evening stormed the home of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti.
In a video making rounds on the internet, the men of the police command had raided his house in Allen Avenue while the singer, who was handcuffed, waited inside one of the police vehicles.
The spokesperson of the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, says a warrant was duly obtained for the raid.
The video has since created a stir on the internet as many questioned the need for the raid.
One Party pack by May wrote, “Raid his home for allegedly. Assaulting a police officer? Is his home the crime scene? Wahala
One Bobby Fredrick wrote, “Raid his home for what exactly, Abi he hide the hand he use stop the police officer for house??
One Dare Fasasi wrote, “Are they looking for the hand he used in slapping the police officer or what? This is so unnecessary
One Alimery wrote, “I don’t get it. Why did they raid his home? What are they looking for?
One 6ixtunes wrote, “This happened at 3rd mainland bridge. Why are they raiding his home? Seems the NPF is now looking for reasons outside the initial cause to mail him. Once again a failed system
One Like Felicity wrote, “Dey slap person for junction, them go de raid him house even after arrest. I sense they really want to mess this guy up. We all should just learn to control our anger. Anytime anyone wants to be stup!d to provoke you to anger just bring out your phone and go live on any sm platform
One Mr. Augustine wrote, “These people no sabi work at all. Na just oppression. Person slap police una go raid him house this Twitter werey too dey say warrant if you tender your warrant to the judge and ask what’s probably cause of obtaining a warrant to search the house una go say cause he slap police? Judge wey sabi work go throw una case to dustbin even if una find evidence for him house. Na copy and paste una kukuma do”.
Seun Kuti assault policeman
Kemi Filani reported on Saturday that Seun Kuti trended on all social media platforms over a video of him physically assaulting a Nigerian police officer.
In the viral video, Seun Kuti could be seen confronting a policeman at Third Mainland Bridge.
Speaking out on his Instagram story, Seun Kuti alleged that the policeman wanted to kill him and his family.
The son of late legendary singer, Fela Kuti stated that he has proof of it, but he isn’t one to chase clout.
He added that the policeman had apologized to him and he had agreed not to press charges.
IG of Police orders for Seun Kuti’s arrest
Hours after the video went viral, Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba ordered his arrest.
The IG had equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the alleged assault and the prosecution of the suspect accordingly.
Taking to his Instagram story, Seun Kuti stated that he welcomed the investigation and will give his full cooperation.
He also prayed to IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted.
The singer was later arrested and arraigned in court but was granted bail.
