A Yaba magistrates’ court Tuesday gave the police a 48 hours ultimatum to conclude their investigation into the case against the embattled Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti.
The court gave the ultimatum Tuesday in a ruling after the artiste was arraigned for slapping a policeman.
The police had requested a 21-day remand of the defendant pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The prosecution team of the police was led by S. A. Adebese and Morufu Animashaun.
Kuti’s lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), however, objected to the police application. He prayed the court not to remand his client, stating that they were not aware of the remand application.
However, the trial Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun refused the police application but ordered his remand for 48 hours in police custody.
She said, “Following the remand application presented before the court, I am advising that the case file be duplicated and sent to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions within 72 hours.
“The defendant is hereby remanded for 48 hours in police custody to allow the police to conclude their investigation.
“After 48 hours, the defendant will be granted bail in the sum of N1m with two responsible sureties, three years tax payment receipt that is verifiable; one of the sureties must have a landed property within the court jurisdiction.”
She adjourned the case until May 23 for mention.
