A video of Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, boasting about slapping police officers is going viral.
Although it is unknown when the recording was done, Seun was heard admitting that he had slapped several police officers because of who he his.
“Some of una police go slap una, una go come Instagram to explain. You know how many police I don tear slap?” he asked in pidgin.
“They say because you be Fela pikin. You no know say na because Jesus be God pikin e fit die for you? You must know who you are before you make your move. So, I make my move because I know who I am…,”
Recall that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, ordered Kuti’s arrest yesterday after he was caught assaulting a police officer on duty.
The musician however responded yesterday to the news on Instagram story, saying the officer tried to kill him and his family.
He further said that the officer apologized and that he had forgiven him.
Kuti said: “He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologized and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job.”
On the order to arrest him, the singer said he welcomed the investigation.
“I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation! I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted,” he wrote.
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