Seun Kuti, an afrobeats artist, and his band have departed Nigeria for Switzerland to start their summer tour of Europe.
Recall that Suen Kuti was held by the police for a week for assaulting a law enforcement officer before being freed on bail a few days ago.
Due to his arrest by the police, Seun Kuti, who was meant to be on the Spanish island of Majorca, was unable to attend his show.
According to the story, Seun Kuti and his band mates departed Nigeria’s borders for Switzerland for their tour at 11 p.m., a close source reportedly told Saharareporters.
“Kuti has flown to Switzerland to commence his summer tour in Europe. He’s already missed a lot of shows. His fans in Zurich are eagerly awaiting him tomorrow night”, the source said.
Afrobeat Musician, Seun Kuti Released on Bail
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has been released on bail from the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Lagos, on Tuesday night.
Accroding to Punch, his attorney, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, disclosed in a telephone interview on Tuesday night.
“Yes, Ṣeun Kuti was released minutes ago,” he said.
Remember that it was previously reported that the Afrobeat musician may be freed today (Tuesday) after the extension of his remand in police custody expired.
According to court records, the Chief Magistrate extended Kuti’s remand until May 23.
Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State accepted the police’s request for an extension of Seun Kuti’s custody till Tuesday (today) so that they could complete their investigation and obtain the opinion of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, according to the document.
The police had advised the court that the initial two-day remand extension was insufficient to conclude their investigation.
Responding to the police’ application, the magistrate said, “I will grant the extension. Matter adjourned to May 23, 2023, for DPP’s advice,” the document exclusively obtained by our correspondent on Monday revealed.
Meanwhile, legal counsel to the musician, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, told the Punch that his client’s (Seun Kuti’s) bail conditions had been met last Thursday.
However, it was gathered that police lawyers went to court on Thursday to get a remand extension without notifying the musician’s legal counsel.
“The police lawyers came to court on Thursday without informing Seun’s lawyers. When the matter was called for mention, a young lawyer who was in court, pleaded with the magistrate to stand down the matter for about five minutes for Seun Kuti’s legal counsel, Olumide-Fusika, SAN, who had rushed down from Ikeja, to arrive.
“But the magistrate refused, and extended Seun’s detention till Monday,” a source privy to the development revealed to our correspondent on Thursday.
Our correspondent gathered that the lead counsel to the police, Simon Lough, SAN, moved the application, noting that the extension was to allow further investigation into the case.
