Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Afrobeat musician, Fela Kuti has been denied bail by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti.
The police had attempted to coerce him into writing a statement that would implicate him in an alleged assault on a police officer, but his lawyer, Adeyinka Olunide-Fusika, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, requested his release on bail.
However, this request was denied under the pretext that the investigation was ongoing.
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Seun Kuti was offered bail by the police if he admitted to being provoked to assault the officer. However, he refused to make any written statements.
When his wife brought him food at the police station, she was reportedly chased away and threatened with arrest as an accomplice.
The suspect was arrested and handcuffed on Monday, following his visit to the state police command. He was then moved to SCIID, Panti for further interrogation.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the police have continued to be hostile towards the rap artiste, his lawyers, and his family members, reports held.
He had accused the officer of attempting to kill him and his family members.
The artiste had 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 him job.”
The suspect also agreed to cooperate with the police while they do their investigation.
He said:
“I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation! I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted.”
