The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the arrest of Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat maestro.
The force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi has said the Nigeria police will speak on the matter soon.
He wrote on his official Twitter handle” Seun’s Attack: The NPF will speak to this incident very soon. it’s unbelievable, but such happens for people to learn lessons. We shall be back”.
Seun Kuti was captured in video assaulting a police officer in uniform.
The video had generated different reactions. It is unclear what led to the action of the singer’s son.
“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.”
“IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book,” Adejobi said in a statement.
