Victor Ezeja
A Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos on Tuesday granted bail to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti over an alleged assault of a police officer.
Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, however, remanded him and ordered police to complete their investigation within 48 hours.
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Seun Kuti was charged with assault on a police officer, an offence contrary to Section 356 of the Criminal Code Act.
The police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese had asked the court to remand the defendant for 21 days, arguing that time frame would allow the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prepare legal advice.
However, counsel to the defendant, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), opposed the plea.
He pleaded with the court not to remand his client, adding that he was not aware of an application to that effect.
Seun, who is the son of the Afro music legend, Fela Kuti, appeared before the Lagos State Police Commissioner on Monday, upon invitation following his alleged assault of a police officer on duty at Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday, May 13. He was said to have slapped the officer after his vehicle was stopped.
He was subsequently arrested and detained following an order by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba to that effect.
He was later transferred to Okay the state’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti and was, on Tuesday, arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court.
Assault: Court Grants Seun Kuti Bail, Orders Police To Conclude Investigations In 48 Hours
A Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos on Tuesday granted bail to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti.
Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, however, remanded him and ordered police to complete their investigation within 48 hours.
Seun Kuti was charged with assault on a police officer, an offence contrary to Section 356 of the Criminal Code Act.
The police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese had asked the court to remand the defendant for 21 days, arguing that time frame would allow the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prepare legal advice.
However, counsel to the defendant, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), opposed the plea.
He pleaded with the court not to remand his client, adding that he was not aware of an application to that effect.
Seun, who is the son of the Afro music legend, Fela Kuti, appeared before the Lagos State Police Commissioner on Monday, upon invitation following his alleged assault of a police officer on duty at Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday, May 13. He was said to have slapped the officer after his vehicle was stopped.
He was subsequently arrested and detained following an order by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba to that effect.
He was later transferred to Okay the state’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti and was, on Tuesday, arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
