Police claims they visited Seun Kuti's home on Sunday but met his absence

The Lagos state police command have said that they are searching for singer, Seun Kuti following the assault he metted on a police officer.

A viral video showed Seun Kuti slapping and hitting a police officer on the Third Mainland bridge.

Reacting to the video, the inspector General of Police, Baba Alkali called for the arrest of the singer.

Upon arrival at his Allen Avenue residence, to arrest him on Sunday morning, the police met his absence.

The officers who were stationed at his Allen Avenue home were later asked to leave the area.

In his defense, Seun shared a post on his Instagram page on Saturday night saying that the officer tried to kill him and his family.

It has been gathered that the officer he assaulted has reported to the command headquarters and has given his statement explaining what transpired between himself and the singer.