Outrage as Seun Kuti slaps cop, IG orders singer’s arrest

While some expressed disappointment at Kuti’s action, others asked that the artiste be sanctioned.

“He tried to kill me and my family, I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business, make the poor guy no lose him job.”

The IG gave the order in a statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. “The IG has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly,” the statement read. Attempts by our correspondents to hear from Kuti on the incident proved abortive, as he did not take his calls which rang out several times., promised to cooperate with the police authorities.Sunday PUNCH,Adejobi vowed that the rights of the policeman would be held and promised that if the cop was indicted in the investigation, he would also be punished.

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