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Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who has been in police detention over his trial on charges of assaulting a police officer regains freedom

 

Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, and Kunle Adegoke, the counsels to Seun Kuti, has revealed that the embattled singer will be released today (Tuesday) after the Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos failed to sit in the case. Kuti’s lawyers made the remark in a statement they jointly signed […]

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been released on bail from detention having met his bail conditions.   WATCH: Moment Detained Afrobeat Musician, Seun Kuti @RealSeunKuti Was Finally Released On Bail pic.twitter.com/BgOpuq6ggl — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) May 23, 2023

Speaking further, he noted that arresting and detaining Seun was enough punishment already, hence his appeal to the IG for his (Seun’s) release.

Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, counsel to Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, has given reasons for the delayed bail of the singer. According to him, it was

Detained Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has fulfilled his bail terms and has been released from Police custody on Tuesday night.

The Lagos State Magistrates Court sitting in Yaba has adjourned the trial of popular Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, to Wednesday. The trial, which was slated

“He was released this evening,” the lawyer said.

A viral video shows Seun Kuti smiling gleefully as he is being welcomed by by his teeming fans after his release.