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Assault: Court Orders Police To Grant Seun Kuti Bail After 48 Hours
The magistrate’s court sitting in Yaba, Lagos has ordered the police to detain Seun Kuti, the singer, for additional 48 hours to enable their investigation into the alleged assault of one of its officers.
The singer was taken to court on Tuesday afternoon and charged with assault on a police officer.
The offense is contrary to Section 356 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.
S.A Adebese, the police prosecutor, prayed the court to remand the defendant for 21 days pending legal advice from the directorate of public prosecutions (DPP).
Femi Falana, the singer’s counsel, however, pleaded with the court to not remand his client.
Adeola Olatunbosun, the chief magistrate, granted the police application to keep the singer in custody but only for additional 48 hours.
The magistrate also ruled that the police should complete its investigation within the next 48 hours and release Kuti on bail.