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On Sunday, the Lagos State Police Command responded to a statement made by Mr P of P-Square fame who pleaded on behalf of Seun Kuti who got infamous over the weekend for assaulting a police officer.
On social media on Saturday, a video of Kuti punching a police officer in uniform went viral. In the footage, Kuti can be seen charging at the policeman who is standing on the side of the road before hitting him in the face.
Usman Baba, Inspector-General of Police, issued an order to arrest the artist in response to the event.
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Peter Okoye aka Mr P however urged authorities to show mercy, called the situation regrettable, and said that Seun’s family may have been in danger, which is why there had been a fight.
“When you understand what happens when a man is put in a situation to protect his family from any form of danger, our emotions get the better of us.
“I ask and plead that the #NigerianPoliceForce accept our unreserved apologies for the unfortunate outburst and tamper justice with mercy,” he tweeted.
In response, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin advised the artiste to do the same and face the consequence.
“Whenever you feel an unarmed lone police officer put your family in danger (God forbids it), go ahead and slap the officer.
“Do it in Nigeria and the USA where you visit often. I’m certain eminent Nigerians will bring up this argument of yours in your defence,” Hundeyin wrote.
