The afrobeat musician had been captured in a viral video, allegedly assaulting a police operative on duty.
Popular afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti has revealed why he slapped a Nigerian police officer in a recent viral video.
The afrobeat musician had been captured in a viral video, allegedly assaulting a police operative on duty.
Reacting via his Instastory on Saturday, Kuti said the officer attempted to kill him and his family members.
He said the policeman had apologised and he had forgiven him.
He warned those saying he was chasing clout to mind their business and not let the police officer lose his job.
Kuti wrote, “He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job.”
Meanwhile, in the video making the rounds on the internet, Seun Kuti could be seen lambasting the policeman after slapping him.
The police operative did not retaliate in the video.
Apparently, Kuti’s car was stopped by the police officer on an expressway in Lagos, which seemed not to sit well with the singer.
Kuti was heard in the video saying; “You dey craze? You dey mad?”