Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has sparked controversy by leveling shocking allegations against the Nigerian police force, asserting that they are the very perpetrators behind the surge in kidnapping incidents across the country.
In an Instagram live session, Kuti shared his harrowing experience of being detained at the Panti police station’s cell one, where he claimed to have been confined alongside hardened criminals, including murderers and alleged kidnappers. What makes his claims even more astonishing is his assertion that some of these alleged kidnappers were, in fact, police officers themselves, operating as ringleaders within the confines of the cell.
During his impassioned plea, Kuti drew parallels between police bail demands and ransom payments, contending that if individuals are compelled to pay for their release, they are essentially being subjected to a form of kidnapping orchestrated by the authorities.
Referencing the high-profile arrest of Evans, once labeled the “number 1 kidnap kingpin,” Kuti emphasized that despite Evans’ detention, incidents of kidnapping have not abated. This leads him to suggest a deeper, systemic issue within law enforcement.
Kuti passionately called on the Nigerian government to address the root causes of the kidnapping crisis, asserting that it goes beyond mere criminal activity. He criticized what he perceived as the politicization of kidnapping incidents, urging for genuine efforts to combat the pervasive issue.
Captioning the video, Kuti declared, “We are all Kidnap victims. In fact, I am currently in a kidnappers den called Nigeria!!!”