Comedian Mr Macaroni has urged the Nigerian Police to respect the rights of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who is standing trial for assaulting a police officer.
ThisNigeria reported that Seun submitted himself to the police after the Inspector-General of Police ordered his arrest for slapping a policeman on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
However, legal counsel to the singer claimed that his wife was denied access to give him food at the police station.
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Reacting to the report, Mr Macaroni, in a series of tweets condemned Seun’s action, adding that the Police must also respect the singer’s rights, even if he is in the wrong.
He tweeted: “I love how the Nigerian Police is quickly seeking Justice for one of theirs who was assaulted. I hope such speed is also applied when Citizens are being harassed and brutalized by the Nigerian Police.
“While I totally condemn assault on Police officers, I also condemn any form of maltreatment against Seun Kuti. As the police attempt to fight for the rights of one of theirs, Seun Kuti’s rights must also be respected.
The Law should be allowed to take its course.
“I hope the Nigerian Police understand how the people also feel when they assault, brutalize, humiliate and oppress us. All we want is for things to be done rightly. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. I hope the Police and the Citizens understand this.
“It should be Good against Evil. Not the Police Vs Citizens because we all are capable of both good and evil. If we want a better society, we must encourage good and shun evil.”
