Tag: SEUN KUTI

What provoked Seun Kuti to slap police officer – Manager

Ayo Moses, manager of afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has revealed what provoked his artiste to slap a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

Speaking to Vanguard Potpourri, Moses alleged that the police officer was drunk at the time of the incident and placed Kuti’s family in danger by hitting their car with a police truck. He also accused the police officer of provoking Seun Kuti.

He said; “On the said day, Seun was driving with his family on the third mainland bridge when he was suddenly hit from behind by a police truck being driven by an officer who was reportedly drunk.

“This act from the officer led Seun’s daughter into a sudden shock, as she was visibly shaken by the hit. So, this made Seun pursue the truck, double-crossed it and forced it to a stop. When the police officer got down from the truck, instead of apologising, he was arguing with Seun, which provoked him to slap the officer. People should realise that men in uniforms also provoke civilians. Immunity is no excuse for impunity.”

May 16, 2023
Seun Kuti: How police denied his wife right to give him meal

The police on Monday denied Seun Kuti’s wife right to deliver meal to her husband who is under police custody for assaulting a police officer.

TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls the afrobeat maestro had on Monday submitted self for prosecution after the police mounted surveillance on his residence in Lagos.

Counsel to Seun Kuti, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN has given updates on the state affairs surrounding the detained musician.

In the latest update, he said l: “Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin who goes by the formal title of Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, but apparently doubles as the Investigating Police Officer into the case of alleged assault of a policeman by my client, Mr. Seun Kuti, has issued a Report of his investigative work.

” Mr. Seun Kuti would have expected that having completed his investigative work, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, a law enforcer, would proceed according to law by sending the file containing his report of investigation for legal evaluation towards possible prosecution.

“Mr. Seun Kuti is nevertheless not surprised that Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin chose instead to make his investigative report the subject of media publication, as for instance, in the Punch online publication of Monday May 15, 2023 titled “Assault: Seun Kuti apologised, gave cop ₦‎12,000 to repair vehicle, police say”.

“According to Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, in his investigative report handed over to The Punch:

“Seun Kuti was the one that bashed the officer’s vehicle, and the policeman followed him to call his attention to it, but the musician alighted from his car and slapped the policeman as seen in the trending video. However, the officer reported the incident at the Police Command in Ikeja.”

“The policeman was alone. After the altercation, he followed Seun Kuti to his home in Ikeja, and the musician apologised to the policeman and gave him ₦12,000 to repair his damaged vehicle.

“But the officer reported the incident at the Area F Police Command in Ikeja, and deposited the ₦12,000 at the counter while he gave a written statement concerning the incident,”

“Although he had been with the Police since 8:00am on Monday 15th May, 2023, Mr. Seun Kuti notes that it was at about 8:00pm that day, after Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin had already completed and published his investigative report above, that he was asked to make a statement to the Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.

“Mr. Seun Kuti has therefore volunteered to his interlocutors a statement to the effect that since Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin has already done the investigation and issued and published his report on it, there was no useful purpose to be served by any statement from him. He will, at the right time and place, and in as rigorous a manner possible under the law, defend himself against Mr. Hundeyin’s published ‘investigative findings’.

“The consequence of this for Mr. Seun Kuti was that his wife was refused the “privilege” of delivering a meal to him in the evening of Monday May 15, 2023, even though there was no other arrangement in place to have him fed.

“We await the next move of the Police on the allegation of crime against Mr. Seun Kuti.

May 16, 2023
Seun Kuti’s Lawyers Condemn Police Parade and Handcuffing

Lawyers representing Seun Kuti, the renowned musician and activist, have expressed their disapproval of the police’s decision to parade and handcuff their client.

The condemnation comes in response to an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 13, 2023, when Seun had an encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Earlier today, Seun reported himself to the Commissioner of Police at the Police Command in Ikeja, accompanied by his legal representatives, Femi Akinyemi from Falana and Falana chambers.

However, instead of facing interrogation at the station, it was decided that he would be transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Unit at Panti, Yaba.

Prior to his transfer, Seun was subjected to a public parade, during which he was handcuffed, and his photograph was taken by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), David Hundeyin.The photograph was then shared with the media.

This action has raised concerns among Seun’s legal team regarding the violation of Section 9 of the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, which explicitly prohibits the parade of criminal suspects in Lagos State.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, the lead counsel representing Seun criticised the police for disregarding the law they are meant to uphold.

He highlighted that the police’s decision to handcuff the musician was also illegal, as it contravenes Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

Olumide-Fusika emphasised that according to law, Seun is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and therefore subjecting him to such treatment before the completion of the legal process was unjust.

Following the parade, Seun was then transported from Ikeja to Panti in a long convoy of heavily armed personnel. He is currently being held at the Panti police formation while awaiting the next steps in the legal process.

The legal team of Seun now awaits the actions of the police in relation to the alleged misdemeanor.

May 15, 2023
Seun Kuti: Police action violates Sec 5 of the Admin of Criminal Justice Law -Lawyer

Counsel to Seun Kuti, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN has said the action so far by the police on his client violates Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

In a statement he said: “Following his encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday the 13th May, 2023, my client, Mr. Seun Kuti reported himself in the office of the Commissioner of Police at the Police Command, Ikeja, at 8 am today Monday May 15, 2023.

“I accompanied him to the Ikeja police station together with another lawyer, Mr. Femi Akinyemi from Falana and Falana chambers.

“However, there was no
interrogation as it was decided he would be moved to the Force Criminal Investigation Unit at Panti, Yaba.

“Before his movement, Mr. Seun Kuti, was handcuffed and his photograph taken in the open by the Lagos PPRO, Mr. David Hundeyin who coordinated the parade and apparently shared the photograph of his parade in the media.

“Mr. Kuti is presumed innocent until the contrary is proved by the State. Therefore, the decision of the police to subject him to the media parade violates section 9 of the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, which has prohibited any form of parade of criminal suspects in Nigeria in Lagos State.

” The Police is supposed to enforce the Law, but prefers to disrespect and break it so casually and randomly. A Police institution that has no respect for the law it exists to enforce is not a good example to alleged law breakers.

“The decision of the police to handcuff Mr. Kuti is equally illegal as it constitutes a violation of Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

“After handcuffing him, the Police then drove him in a long convoy of heavily armed personnel from Ikeja to Panti Lagos, where he was again displayed for viewing to the men and officers of that police formation, and is currently held.

“We await the next move of the Police on the misdemeanor alleged against Mr. Seun Kuti.

SGD:

Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN.

May 15, 2023
Don’t slap Seun back in retaliation – Adeyanju tells Police

Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist has asked the police not to slap Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, in retaliation after his arrest.

Recalled that Seun was seen in a viral video on Saturday as he slapped a police officer in Lagos.

On Monday morning, he turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Headquarters in Ikeja, following the order for his arrest by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.

He was subsequently handcuffed and snapped barefoot by the police.

Reacting, Adeyanju requested that the right thing be done with the case, urging the police not to treat Kuti the same way he treated the cop he assaulted on the road.

“I appeal to the police and its officers, who have now detained Seun Kuti upon his voluntary surrender, not to slap him back in retaliation or torture him. Ours should be a nation where the right thing is done at all times,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Adeyanju berated Kuti for failing to control his anger, saying: “People who don’t learn to control their anger will end up like Seun Kuti with regrets.”

He prayed: “May your anger or temper not be your master.”

May 15, 2023
Assault on police: Seun Kuti has evidence – Falana reveals

Mr Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, contracted by Seun Kuti, has revealed the Afrobeats singer has evidence of why he physically assaulted a police officer.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mr Falana also disclosed that Kuti requested his legal services after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba ordered the immediate arrest of the singer.

The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that the Afrobeats musician turned himself in to the police on Monday.

“I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police,” Falana said.

In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed Kuti, in the company of his lawyer and family representatives, was at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja in the early hours of Monday and was placed under arrest in line with the law.

He said the command appreciated the public for their concern and assured that the ongoing investigation would be detailed, transparent and professionally pursued.

“Justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved,” he said.

TNG reports IGP Baba on Saturday ordered the arrest of the Afrobeat musician for allegedly assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

The Police Service Commission (PSC), which also condemned the alleged assault, commended the I-G for promptly ordering Seun’s arrest and prosecution.

May 15, 2023
Seun Kuti’s action is a criminal act that shouldn’t go unpunished – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF ) has described the action of popular Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti after slapping a police officer as a criminal act that shouldn’t go unpunished.

Recall that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered Kuti’s arrest following his altercation with a police officer on the 3rd Mainland bridge a few days ago.

The singer has since been arrested, handcuffed, and taken to SCIID in Panti for interrogation on Monday.

However, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday took to social media to further call out Seun for his actions.

In a tweet shortly after the arrest of the suspect, the Police PRO said such alleged attacks and assaults against the officer are criminal acts.

He wrote, “Assault: Seun Kuti is under interrogation at the State CID Panti. We speak and act against attacks and assaults on Police officers, it’s evil and criminal”.

May 15, 2023
TRENDING VIDEO: WATCH Seun Kuti handcuffed at Lagos police command

A trending video clip has emerged online showing afrobeat star, Seun Kuti in handcuffs.

Recall that thenewsguru.ng reported that Seun Kuti and a senior lawyer, Olumide Fusika have gone to see the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, following his assault against a police officer in Lagos state.

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May 15, 2023
Seun Kuti handcuffed, detained; Police release statement

The Police Command in Lagos State said the Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, who allegedly assaulted a police officer, turned in himself to the police on Monday.

This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.

Hundeyin said that Kuti, in the company of his lawyer and family representatives, were at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja at the early hours of Monday and was placed under arrest in line with the law.

He said the command appreciated the public for their concern and assured that the ongoing investigation would be detailed, transparent and professionally pursued.

“Justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved,” he said.

The Inspector-General of Police, I-G Usman Baba, on Saturday ordered the arrest of the Afrobeat musician for allegedly assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

The Police Service Commission (PSC), which also condemned the alleged assault, commended the I-G for promptly ordering Seun’s arrest and prosecution.

Mr Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has revealed that Seun requested for his legal services after the I-G’s order to immediately arrest the singer.

Falana said: “I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence.

“This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”

The lawyer added that the embattled singer would turn himself in on Monday.

May 15, 2023
BREAKING: Seun Kuti now in Lagos CP net after assaulting police officer

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti on Monday visits the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa after assaulting a Police officer in Lagos.

According to reports, the musician and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika were still with the police commissioner at the time of filing this report.

“Seun Kuti and a senior lawyer, Olumide Fusika have gone to see the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, they’re there now,” a source said on Monday morning.

Details to follow…

May 15, 2023