Seun Kuti surrenders self to Lagos police
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of Monday surrendered himself to the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja.
Kuti who was in company of his lawyer and family representative at the Police Headquarters has been placed under arrest.
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer after he was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.
The Public Relations Officer of Lagos Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Monday, released a statement via his Twitter handle to confirm his arrest after he turned himself in.
He wrote, "SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN.
"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."