Afrobeat music singer, Seun Kuti, has been released from police custody after meeting his bail conditions.
His lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) confirmed that he was released around 7.30 pm on Tuesday.
According to him, the singer was released to his family after meeting his bail conditions.
They also confirmed that he would be at the magistrate court on Wednesday for the proceedings, which was adjourned on Tuesday. The purpose of that proceeding is to receive the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP)’s advice.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Chief Magistrates Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos failed to sit in the case against Seun Kuti.
No formal reason was given for the absence of Magistrate Adeola Olatubosun who has been hearing the case.
Seun was brought to the magistrate court but upon learning of the absence of the magistrate, he was immediately taken to the police station at Panti.