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.
The singer was apprehended in the early hours of Monday and
detained at the state criminal investigation Department (SCID) popularly known
as Panti.
Seun’s arrest came after he was filmed assaulting a police
officer on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
A short video clip went viral on Saturday showing Kuti, who
wore a red shirt and white pair of trousers, pushing the policeman, who stood
beside a Toyota Hilux police van.
The singer then proceeded to slap the officer while
shouting, “You dey crase, you dey mad?”
The footage stirred a chorus of condemnation on social media
with users expressing disappointment at Kuti’s actions.