Categories: Entertainment

“I Owe You My Freedom And Sanity” – Seun Kuti Expresses Gratitude After His Release

Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti has taken to social media to appreciate everyone who stood by him after he was arrested for assaulting a police officer in Lagos.

KanyiDaily recalls that Seun Kuti turned himself to the police on Monday, May 15, after the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, ordered his arrest for slapping an officer on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

On Tuesday, Seun Kuti was arraigned before the Yaba Magistrate’s Court for assaulting a police officer, and was remanded since then at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba.

After spending more than eight days in police custody, the musician finally regained his freedom around 7:45 pm on Tuesday night, May 23, after perfecting his bail condition.

Taking to his Facebook page, Seun thanked all those who stood by him including his family, lawyers, and friends, stressing that he owes them his freedom and sanity.

He wrote, ”I want to say a profound thanks to everyone who showed me all this love. All my friends showed up! Thanks most especially to my beautiful wife @chefyeidekuti.”

KanyiDaily had reported how Seun Kuti was appointed the ‘General Overseer’ by inmates and made to lead prayer sessions in police custody.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South For Single Four-Year Term, 2031 To North

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 election…

21 hours ago

Police Released Ilebaye’s Father And Retrieved Her Brothers From Me – Ilebaye’s Mother

Lami Odiniya, the mother of Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye, has revealed that her ex-husband,…

21 hours ago

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Attends NDC National Convention In Abuja [Photos]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding its national convention in Abuja. The gathering is…

23 hours ago

EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya…

23 hours ago

Ilebaye Hospitalized As Police Arrest Her Father For Assaulting Her In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya over the…

23 hours ago

Rema, Tyla, Others To Perform At 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Nigerian singer Rema has been booked to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026…

1 day ago