The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkal Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, for assaulting a police officer in uniform.
Seun Kuti was seen in a video that has gone viral slapping the police officer.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP is said to have also ordered investigation into the case.
He also assured 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 in full:
“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.”
