Nigerian Police Are Biggest Group Of Kidnappers – Seun Kuti Speaks About Discovery In Panti Cell (Video)
Speaking about his experiences at the Panti cell in Lagos state, Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeats pioneer Fela Kuti, has made shocking accusations against the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
He said that the Police are to blame for the rising number of kidnapping incidents in the country during a recent Instagram live session.
Recounting his arrest in 2023, Seun claimed he was imprisoned in cell one with seasoned criminals such as murderers and kidnappers.
He asserted that a large number of these accused kidnappers were actually police officials who led the cell as ringleaders.
Speaking further, the singer said some Nigerians have been kidnapped by the Police and compelled to pay ransom which kidnappers demand.
Seun likened police bail demands to ransom payments, arguing that if individuals are forced to pay for their release, they are essentially being kidnapped by the authorities.
He also referred to the case of notorious kidnapper Evans, once dubbed the “number 1 kidnap kingpin”, highlighting that despite his arrest, kidnapping incidents have not reduced, suggesting a systemic issue within law enforcement.
Kuti called on the Nigerian government to address the root causes of kidnapping in the country, emphasizing that the issue extends beyond mere criminal activity.