Police assault: Seun Kuti hires Falana, turns in self to police

Seun Kuti, the rebellious singer and son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has taken a defiant stand against the forces of authority as he surrenders himself to the police.

Seun, accompanied by his lawyer and a family representative, has arrived at the formidable fortress of the Lagos State Police Command headquarters.

The saga began when a video of Seun assaulting a police officer went viral, igniting a firestorm of controversy that engulfed the nation. With the weight of public opinion and the law against him, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, issued an order for his immediate arrest on that fateful Saturday, May 13.

In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, the police descended upon Seun’s sanctuary on a Sunday morning, determined to apprehend him. However, they were met with an empty dwelling, an absence that taunted their efforts. Seun, like a phantom, had slipped through their grasp, leaving behind only whispers of his defiance.

Amidst the turmoil, a beacon of hope emerges for the embattled artist. Femi Falana, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and renowned human rights lawyer, has stepped forward to offer his unwavering support. Seun Kuti, seeking solace in Falana’s expertise, turned to him for legal representation in the face of the allegations surrounding his alleged assault on the police officer.

Confirming his commitment to the cause, the esteemed SAN acknowledged Seun Kuti as his client, a brave individual who possesses substantial evidence to defend himself. With the assurance that justice will prevail, Falana boldly declares, “He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.” His words carry the weight of experience, hinting at a long-standing battle between Seun and the forces of law enforcement.

As the drama unfolds, whispers abound, suggesting that a squad of determined police officers tasked with the apprehension of Seun Kuti found themselves perplexed upon reaching his abode.