Assault: Seun Kuti faces prosecution, to be used as a scapegoat –Police Commission

*The Police Service Commission says Nigerians, as civilised people, ‘must explore established channels of complaints against alleged infractions by law enforcement officials rather than resorting to uncouth behaviour of assaulting the country’s symbol of authority’

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Following what transpired between him and a uniformed officer in a recent video that has gone viral online, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has condemned the action of Mr. Seun Kuti, son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti Afrobeat maestro.

ConsumerConnect reports the musician wearing a red shirt atop a white pair of trousers in the said video featured as slapping an officer standing by a Police van.

“You dey mad?” Younger Kuti repeatedly asked in pidgin while slapping the policeman, report said.

Police react to physical attack on officer

However, Solomon Arase, Chairperson of PSC, in a statement issued Sunday, May 14, 2023, declared no matter the offence, nobody has the right to assault a Police officer on official duty.

Ikechukwu Ani, PSC Spokesman, also quoted Arase to have frowned on the effrontery of Mr. Kuti to slap the policeman.

The PSC Chairman reportedly said: “We must, as civilised people, explore established channels of complaints against alleged infractions by law enforcement officials rather than this uncouth behaviour of assaulting the country’s symbol of authority.

“We look forward to the prompt prosecution of Kuti to act as a deterrent to others.”

It is recalled that Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), had ordered the arrest of Kuti after he was captured assaulting the Police operative on duty.

Why I slapped Police officer -Musician

Kuti has explained the reason for his slapping a Police officer in uniform.

Reacting to the development via Instastory, the musician alleged the Police officer had attempted to kill him and his family members.

He also reportedly claimed that the policeman had apologised and he had forgiven him.

Kuti wrote: “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.”

‘I welcome investigation with full cooperation,’ says Kuti

In regard to the IGP’s order to arrest for investigation and prosecution, Kuti said he welcomed the investigation.

“I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation!

“I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted,” he stated.

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