Assault: Femi Falana to defend Seun Kuti; says singer may turn self in in Monday

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has asked him to be his defense lawyer following his assault on a police officer on Saturday May 13.

In an interview with Punch, Falana disclosed that the singer has enough evidence to defend himself.

“I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence. This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”

Falana also stated that the singer would turn himself in on Monday, May 15.

 “He is going to report himself to the police tomorrow morning. There is no problem at all.”

It could be recalled that Falana had represented Seun's father, the legendary afrobeat singer, Fela Kuti during his agitation against the Nigerian government, which resulted in his own arrest in 1993.

Recall that on Saturday, May 13, the singer was captured on tape slapping and pushing a police officer on the Third mainland bridge. 

 The Inspector General of Police ordered his immediate arrest after the video went viral on social media.

Seun in a post shared on his Insta stories alleged that the police officer tried to kill him and his family. He further stated hat the officer has apologized and that he will not be pressing charges against the officer.