The Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos state has granted embattled Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti bail.
However, the bail would be effected after 48 hours in police custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
At his arraignment before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun, the prosecution requested the court to remand the defendant for 21 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
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The defense counsel, however, opposed the remand application, stating that they were unaware of it. After a brief recess, the magistrate remanded the defendant for 48 hours in police custody.
During the hearing, Olatunbosun clarified that she would not rely solely on the police investigation.
The magistrate ordered that the defendant be remanded for 48 hours with the police and then be granted bail of one million naira (N1m).
Olatunbosun said:
“Court has decided to override any public opinion and pass the judgment of the court. Following the remand application presented before the court, I am advising that the case file be duplicated and sent to the Directorate of public prosecutions within 72 hours.
“The defendant is hereby remanded for 48 hours in police custody to allow the police to conclude their investigation. After 48 hours, the defendant will be granted bail in the sum of N1m with two responsible sureties, a three years tax payment receipt that is verifiable; one of the sureties must have a landed property within the court jurisdiction.”
Having given her ruling, she adjourned the case till May 23, 2023, for mention.
