Peter Okoye, a well-known Nigerian artist and member of the Psquare group, has criticized the Lagos Police for remaining silent over threats made against Igbos ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Following the assault on a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge by the musician’s colleague, Seun Kuti, the singer pleaded with the Nigerian police to exercise mercy in the case.
Remember how the Lagos State Police Command responded to Peter Okoye’s remark on Seun Kuti’s attack on a Nigerian police officer on Sunday?
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On Saturday, Kuti slapped a police officer when his car was stopped on the Third Mainland Bridge. The musician claimed that his family was in danger, so he attacked the security guards.
Usman Baba, the Inspector General of Police, denounced the assault and commanded the Afrobeat star’s arrest and prosecution.
On Twitter, Okoye responded to Kuti’s situation and said that Kuti was only acting in order to defend his family.
He wrote,“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.”
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SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in response, recommended the artist to follow suit and bear the consequences.
“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.
In response to Hundeyin’s remark, the musician lambasted the Lagos police spokesperson on Twitter after observing how quickly he addressed Kuti’s remark while ignoring threats made against the Igbos before the elections.
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He wrote; “Wow! And you were so quick to respond. Just Incase you didn’t know we haven’t forgotten how mute you were during the elections concerning the whole threat on the Igbos in lagos! We are watching and the world is also watching! We go all dey alright las las!”
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