The Police Service Commission have promoted Mohammed Aminu, the police officer who was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in May this year during a confrontation on third mainland bridge.
In a viral video, the singer pushed and even slapped the pfficer who kept his cool without any retaliation despite provocation from the entertainment star. Kuti was later detained and arraigned for assault, for which he claimed not guilty and was released on bail.
In a statement rleased on Thursday, July 20, the Police Service Commission (PSC) said the officer had been promoted to ASP. The PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, who released the statement said Aminu, in spite of the assault, displayed a high level of professionalism.
“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,” Ani said.