Court Grants Seun Kuti Bail, Gives Police 48 Hours To Round Up Investigation
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The Chief Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday
granted bail to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti.
The court also
ordered police to finish their investigation into the alleged assault of a
policeman within 48 hours.
The Police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese
had prayed that the court remand the defendant for 21 days.
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The Counsel said the three weeks would allow the Directorate of Public
Prosecutions (DPP) to prepare legal advice.
But the defence
counsel,
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), opposed the plea in his argument.
Falana begged the court not to remand his client, adding that he
was not aware of an application to that effect.
READ: SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: SEUN KUTI Handcuffed, Detained
The son of the legendary
Fela Kuti
was arrested for allegedly slapping an officer after his vehicle was stopped
on Third Mainland Bridge.
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