May 11, 2026

Assault: Seun Kuti responds to arrest order by IGP, expresses willingness to cooperate

By Yusuf Abubakar

Renowned Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has reacted to the recent arrest order issued by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba.

Okay.ng reported that the IGP directed the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Seun Kuti in response to a viral video showing Kuti allegedly assaulting a police operative in uniform.

In a statement shared via his Instastory on Saturday night, Kuti expressed his willingness to cooperate with the investigation.

He wrote, “I welcome the investigation and will give my full cooperation! I also pray to the IG that whoever is wrong should be indicted.”

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