Seun Kuti: ‘Temper Justice With Mercy’, Peter Okoye Apologises, Begs Police

* Do the same and face the consequence, police respond

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of P-Square has apologised to the Nigeria Police on behalf of his colleague in the music industry, Seun Kuti, who had a conflict with a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

Okoye also appealed to the police to temper justice with mercy over Kuti’s action, whose video has gone viral.

A video of Kuti assaulting a police officer hit social media on Saturday, and many Nigerians have condemned the action.

Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the arrest of the music star.

Speaking on the incident, Okoye took to Twitter on Sunday and condemned the action as he pleaded with the security agency to handle the case with utmost mercy.

Okoye tweeted, “Dear @PoliceNG, What Seun did was wrong! Please temper justice with mercy!”

Okoye described the incident as unfortunate, saying reports suggest Seun’s family was in danger hence the altercation.

“When you understand what happens when a man is put in a situation to protect his family from any form of danger, our emotions get the better of us.

“I ask and plead that the #NigerianPoliceForce accept our unreserved apologies for the unfortunate outburst and tamper justice with mercy,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday reacted to the comment by music star Peter Okoye (P-Square) on Seun Kuti’s conduct.

In response, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin advised the artiste to do the same and face the consequence.

“Whenever you feel an unarmed lone police officer put your family in danger (God forbids it), go ahead and slap the officer.

“Do it in Nigeria and the USA where you visit often. I’m certain eminent Nigerians will bring up this argument of yours in your defence,” Hundeyin wrote.

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