Assault On Policeman: Seun Kuti Will Cooperate With Police, Do Not Engage In Extra-judicial Action – Sowore Issues Warning Io IGP

Activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC,  has reacted to the order given by the IGP to arrest Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti, stating that the force should not engage in extra judicial actions like they are known for when settling disputes.

Sowore assured that the son of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti would cooperate with the Nigeria Police Force.

Sowore claimed the musician and his lawyer would cooperate with the police in unravelling the circumstances that led to the altercation and assault.

He was reacting to the directive issued by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to arrest and prosecute Seun Kuti.

Tweeting, Sowore cautioned the police boss against engaging in extrajudicial actions.

According to Sowore: “The @PoliceNG today declared wanted @seunkuti a scion of late Afrobeat king, #FelaAnikulapoKuti over an altercation between a police contingent that rammed into him and his family on the 3rd Mainland bridge in Lagos earlier today.

“I am aware that @seunkuti and his attorneys have agreed to help the @policeng in an effort to unravel circumstances that led to the altercations.

“It must be noted that while these conversations are ongoing for full cooperation with the police, officers of the @PoliceNG including the Inspector General of police must not engage in extra judicial action(s) like they are known for in settling disputes.

“Seun Kuti has agreed to cooperate fully with @policeng as soon as possible.”