Seun Released On Bail From Police Detention

Kunle Awosiyan

Afro beat singer, Seun Kuti has been released from the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti Yaba.

His counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika disclosed this to our correspondent, adding that the singer had since headed home.

Earlier today, the Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba could not hear the case because the Chief Magistrate was not around.

Seun was taken back to the police cell but with a hint by his lawyer that he might be released today.

Seun is being charged for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Third Mainland Bridge a few weeks ago.