Detained Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been released on bail from police detention having met his bail conditions.
Kuti was released Tuesday night from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, after spending eight days in police custody.
His release was announced by journalist, Omoyele Sowore, who shared a video of Kuti receiving warm embraces from his supporters with the caption: “Just to announce that @RealSeunKuti has been released from @PoliceNG detention in Lagos. Hasta la victoria siempre!”
Kuti had been in detention since May 15, after he surrendered himself to the police over an alleged assault on a policeman on Third Mainland Bridge, penultimate Saturday.
Lawyers representing the musician earlier in the day said he might be released on bail from detention on Tuesday as ordered by the Chief Magistrate, having fulfilled his bail terms.
The lawyers, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) and Kunle Adegoke (SAN) in a statement on Tuesday said Seun’s release was only waiting for administrative approval.
