Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, on Monday, submitted himself to help with the investigation after going viral for assaulting a police officer in Lagos.
The son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, engaged in an altercation with a police officer a few days ago.
In a viral video, Seun was captured in a heated argument with the officer who was standing in the middle of a busy road.
During the altercation, Seun slapped the officer. The development has generated mixed reactions on and off social media.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, immediately ordered Seun’s arrest after the video went viral.
“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.”
The Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin said Seun Kuti turned himself in at the Lagos command on Monday morning.
Hundeyin, in a tweet confirmed the singer turned himself in at the State Headquarters on Monday morning with his lawyer and family representative.
Hundeyin added that Seun has been taken into custody.
He wrote: “Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative.
“He has been placed under arrest in line with the law. The Command appreciates the public for their concern and assures that the ongoing investigation will be detailed, transparent, professionally pursued; and justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved.”