By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, earlier reported to have assaulted a police officer has turned himself in.
The Lagos State Police command confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.
The statement signed by the state’s police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin said that the suspect turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the company of his lawyer and family representative.
“Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in the 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,” the statement said.