Seun Kuti’s assault on Mohammed Aminu has catapulted the police officer to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Police.
The officer reportedly went into comma after he was heavily slapped by the Afrobeat musician on the Third Mainland Bridge, leading to nationwide controversies some weeks ago.
According to a statement issued by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, Mohammed has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
RovingNaija News reported two months ago that Seun Kuti was caught on video assaulting a police officer, who did not retaliate despite the provocation. The musician was later arrested and charged with assault, which he denied.
Despite the assault, Aminu maintained a high degree of professionalism, according to PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani.
At its ongoing 21st plenary meeting, the commission approved the appointment of two Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) and the promotion of the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, to the next rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).
Ani disclosed that 9,016 unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) were confirmed, while the promotion of 14,052 inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (unconfirmed) was also approved.
“Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who trended on social media where he was seen being assaulted in uniform by one Seun Kuti, was also promoted to ASP I.
“One Inspector Habila Bulus was promoted to ASP II for his gallantry and commitment to duty,” Ani said.
Lagos State Police command claimed that Mohammed Aminu went into coma as a result of the assault.
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