Grammy nominee Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti regained freedom this Tuesday night.
He was let go from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos after his bail conditions were met.
The development was confirmed by his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) in a telephone interview with PUNCH’s correspondent on Tuesday night.
He said: “Yes, Ṣeun Kuti was released minutes ago.”
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Afrobeat musician may be released today (Tuesday) following the expiration of the extension of his remand in police custody.
The court documents revealed that the Chief Magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, extended Kuti’s remand until Tuesday, May 23.
The document shows that a Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State last week Thursday granted an application by the police for an extension of remand of Seun Kuti until Tuesday (today), to enable the police to conclude its investigation, and for the advice of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution.
The police had told the court that the two days remand extension that was earlier granted was not enough for it to conclude its investigation.
Responding to the police’ application, the magistrate said, “I will grant the extension. Matter adjourned to May 23, 2023, for DPP’s advice.”
On his part, legal counsel to the musician, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, told newsmen that his client’s (Seun Kuti’s) bail conditions had been met last Thursday.