Chief Magistrate Court in sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria, on Tuesday granted bail to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti.
The court also ordered police to finish their investigation into the alleged assault of a policeman within 48 hours.
Police prosecution, S. A. Adebese and Morufu Animashaun had prayed that the court should remand the defendant for 21 days.
The Counsel said the three weeks would allow the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prepare legal advice.
However, Kuti’s counsel, led by Femi Falana, SAN, asked the court to not remand his client, stating that they were not aware of the remand application.
The Magistrate after listening to both parties requested five minutes of recess to deliberate on the matter. Upon her return, the Magistrate said she would not rely on police investigation hence she remanded the defendant for 48 hours in police custody.
The son of the legendary Afrobeat musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was arrested for allegedly slapping an officer after his vehicle was stopped on Third Mainland Bridge.