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Seun Kuti arrested over assault on police officer

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, was arrested and handcuffed on Monday after his visit to Lagos State Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa. Seun Kuti had honored his commitment to cooperate with the police by voluntarily turning himself in today.

Accompanied by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, Seun Kuti went to meet the police commissioner. However, upon arrival, he was immediately arrested and handcuffed by the police and subsequently taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department at Panti for interrogation.

The arrest of Seun Kuti was confirmed by Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the state police command, who tweeted; “SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN. 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 arrest came after a video surfaced online showing Seun Kuti involved in a heated argument with a police officer who was stationed in the middle of a busy road. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered Seun Kuti’s arrest and instructed for a thorough investigation into the assault. In response to the incident, Seun Kuti took to his Instagram Story and stated that the officer had attempted to harm him and his family. However, he revealed that the policeman had apologized, and he had decided not to press charges. Seun Kuti further expressed his willingness to cooperate fully with the police to uncover the truth and called for a fair investigation. The Nigeria Police Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, had earlier issued a statement on behalf of the IGP, stating; “IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated, while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book.” As the investigation progresses, Seun Kuti’s arrest has garnered significant attention both in Nigeria and internationally. Many are keenly observing the case, expecting justice to be served, while Seun Kuti has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the truth prevails. It remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold and what legal actions will be taken against the parties involved in the incident. See below; SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI TURNS SELF IN Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative. He has been placed under arrest 1/2 https://t.co/KDvQIWHupz pic.twitter.com/nRQn0yLmLh — SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) May 15, 2023

IGP orders arrest of Seun Kuti for slapping a police officer

Following the outcry that trailed a video of Seun Kuti slapping a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba-Usman has ordered the arrest of the Afrobeats singer. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the police chief also ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly.

He also assured Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book. The statement read; “SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: IGP CONDEMNS ACT, ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SEUN KUTI The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.

The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly. IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book. CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja. 13th May, 2023.”

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“Unbelievable!” — Police spokesperson reacts to Seun Kuti’s assault

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, responds to the recent assault on a police officer by afrobeat artist Seun Kuti. According to a report by NigezieXtreme, the incident was captured in a viral video showing Kuti assaulting a police officer on duty.

Kuti had claimed on his Instastory that he slapped the officer because he allegedly attempted to harm him and his family. In a tweet on Saturday, the police spokesperson expressed disbelief at the incident and stated that such situations serve as lessons for people. He also assured that an official statement on the matter would be released soon. “Seun’s Attack: The NPF will speak to this incident very soon. It’s unbelievable, but such happens for people to learn lessons. We shall be back,” he wrote.

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Ugandan police officer shoots moneylender over argument on loan taken in 2020 (Video)

A Ugandan police officer identified as Constable Ivan Wabwire shoots an Indian moneylender at Raja Chambers in Uganda on Friday, May 12, 2023. According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the victim, Uttam Bhandari, was the Director of TFS Financial Services and had been shot dead with an AK47 by the police officer.

The suspect, who had acquired a loan from the victim’s company in 2020, had reportedly visited the victim to obtain a quotation for a loan transfer to an unidentified bank. However, an argument over the balance ensued between them, leading to the shooting. After the incident, the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and later abandoned the firearm at CPS Kampala. Onyango further disclosed that the police constable had been banned from gun possession for six years due to a medical condition and had stolen the firearm used by a fellow colleague. Watch the video below … This happened yesterday here in Uganda. A policeman went to a loan shack and asked how much he owed and he wasn’t pleased to what the Asian money lender told him. So he shot him pic.twitter.com/iub2FQj2dS — CCTV IDIOTS (@cctvidiots) May 13, 2023

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UK-based lady recounts how her neighbors called police on her because her kids were crying (Video)

A UK-based Nigerian lady has recounted how her neighbors called the police on her because her kids were disturbing the neighborhood with their cries. According to the lady who went online to give an account of the incident, her neighbors had come twice on two separate occasions to knock on her door.

They had complained to her that the kids were supposedly causing public disturbance with their cries. She said that on a particular day when her husband had left the city for training, the kids had chosen to use that day to cry more than before. The mother said that she heard a knock on the door on that day and when she opened the door, she found two uniform police personnels. In her narration, she said that they had stepped into the house and asked if she had any kids. When she said yes, and said one of them asked her to wait down stairs as he made his way upstairs to inspect the rooms for himself. Watch her narrate below:

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“Do us a favour, delete it” — Police officer begs biker after spotting security camera (Video)

An officer of the Nigeria police pleads with a biker after realising that their stop and search session had been captured on a security camera mounted on a power bike. A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment an automatic security camera captured a highway stop and search session. The police officer while at their job spotted the camera on the bike and called the attention of the rider to it; urging him to delete everything it captured.

The biker who initially insisted on not deleting the footage over reasons of his safety later gave an excuse that he would require a laptop to access the content of the recorded tape. Watch the video below …

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Delta police spokesperson reacts to Daniel Regha advising him on choice of outfit

Bright Edafe, Delta police spokesperson had quite a hilarious response to controversial Twitter influencer, Daniel Regha’s criticism of what he and his wife wore to a wedding. The police spokesperson had shared photos of them attending a wedding with the caption “Wedding guests alongside my beautiful Mrs”. Wedding guests alongside my beautiful Mrs 😍 🤩 ♥️ ❤️ 💕 pic.twitter.com/VjiFShwkTK — DSP Bright Edafe PPRO DELTA STATE (@Brightgoldenboy) May 6, 2023 Commenting on the couple’s white traditional outfit to the wedding they attended, Regha stated that Edafe’s wife should have gone for another hairstyle. He wrote; “DSP ur wife looks stunning; Her outfit is great but she should’ve gone for another hairstyle or wig, like a Bob, cornrows, short butterfly locs, a simple hairdo, just to name a few. A better hairstyle would’ve perfected her outfit. U two look amazing nonetheless. Well-done.” DSP ur wife looks stunning; Her outfit is great but she should’ve gone for another hairstyle or wig, like a Bob, cornrows, short butterfly locs, a simple hairdo, just to name a few. A better hairstyle would’ve perfected her outfit. U two look amazing nonetheless. Well-done. — Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) May 6, 2023 Responding to Regha’s tweet, Edafe tweeted “Daniel, so you do this thing reach my side”. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Daniel, so you do this thing reach my side 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ — DSP Bright Edafe PPRO DELTA STATE (@Brightgoldenboy) May 6, 2023

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“A Northern Nigerian would’ve reported at mosque not police station” — Reno Omokri

Controversial Political activist, Reno Omokri weighs in on the sentencing of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife while stating a different scenario if the child involved was a Northern Nigerian. This comes following the incarceration of Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice over multiple charges involving attempted organ harvesting. According to Reno Omokri, his experience in Northern Nigeria taught him that Ike’s predicament would’ve been settled quietly without the involvement of the police.

Reno Omokri on how Ekweremadu’s case would’ve been settled ‘quietly’ in Northern Nigeria “If a Northern Nigerian Muslim had been brought to London by a desperate Northern Nigerian Muslim seeking to save his daughter’s life, and the intended donor changed his mind, he would most likely have headed over to the nearest mosque, rather than the nearest police station. Even in disagreement, my experience in Northern Nigeria taught me that they would rather use Islam for resolution than use other means. And that is one thing I will forever admire about Northern Nigerian Muslims. The fact that they tend to cover their own in good and bad times. No matter what the world says about their own, they will cuddle him or her publicly, and any rebuke would be done in private. That lifestyle builds unity, and unity brings power! I do not support what Ike Ekweremadu and his wife did. But I empathise with them. May God never permit me to be in the same position. I do not know what I would do in such circumstances. May the Almighty provide relief to the Ekweremadus. In Yeshua’s Name.”

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Police officer praised for giving out new socks, dressing students neatly (Video)

A Nigerian police officer has gained recognition and received accolades for her act of kindness towards secondary school students whom she hands new socks and also ensures that they are well dressed. The officer, who manages traffic at the Sabo bus stop in Lagos state, purchased new pairs of socks and distributed them to students in need. The woman had gained fame two months ago for ensuring that students are appropriately dressed and would stop those who were not. In a recently shared video, she was seen giving out pairs of socks to students who were not wearing one. See some reactions that followed … Bimbolatoks_ wrote: “Not the 1st time this woman is trending for something sweet. God bless her.” The_momtrainer noted: “This woman must be protected at all cost! God bless you ma😢🙌.” Wild_flxwer stated: “How did this woman manage to still have a pure heart despite being a Nigerian police officer needs to be studied.” Watch the video below …

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Police arrest seven in connection to an officer’s death in Ibadan clash

Police arrest seven in connection to officer’s death in Ibadan clash

Seven suspects have been apprehended by the police in connection to a conflict in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, which resulted in the death of an officer. According to Adewale Osifeso, the police spokesperson in the state, one of the suspected hoodlums attempted to take the officer’s gun, hitting him on the head, which ultimately led to his death. Osifeso also disclosed that the police operatives from Moniya Area Command, under the Oyo State Police Command, were attacked while performing their duties on a lawful intelligence-led Stop and Search near a significant black spot. Furthermore, the police have confiscated 12 motorcycles from suspects involved in the incident. The event occurred when the team of operatives, led by Inspector Stanley Ikhine, was on patrol, and they stopped an ash-colored Lexus 350 Jeep with an almost-erased number. The vehicle initially complied with the officers’ orders but then rapidly accelerated, evading the officers on duty. This suspicious action resulted in the police pursuing the vehicle. A few meters from the initial stoppage point, the Jeep turned off the road into a nearby garage, where it was taken by waiting hoodlums who were also involved in the criminal process, obstructing the officers from performing their duties and aiding the SUV and its occupants’ escape. The hoodlums unprovokedly attacked the officers and attempted to take a rifle from one of them. In the process, a shot was discharged from the barrel, and unfortunately, the brave officer paid the ultimate price, receiving a severe blow to his skull from one of the hoodlums while preventing them from taking his firearm. The officer’s remains have been deposited at the state morgue in Ibadan.

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