Falana to defend Seun-Kuti over alleged assault.

Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician who assaulted a police officer, reportedly sought the legal counsel of human rights attorney Femi Falana on Sunday.

Falana, who told our correspondent about the development, added that the artist had every justification to stand his ground.

He said, “I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”

There were rumors that Kuti was not there when a police team sent to make the arrest arrived at his house.

However, attempts to get the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, to answer the phone to confirm the development from the police authorities failed.

In response, Falana said that the troubled singer would surrender on Monday.

He said, “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”

However, attempts to get the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, to answer the phone to confirm the development from the police authorities failed.

In response, Falana said that the troubled singer would surrender on Monday.

He said, “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”

Meanwhile, in a Saturday night Instagram post obtained by our correspondent, Ṣeun Kuti noted that the police officer in question had apologised over an alleged attempt to murder him and his family.

Kuti said, “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 his job.”

However, following the IG’s order for his arrest, Mr Kuti in another Instagram post, said, “I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation! I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted.”