Koffi Olomide arrested for assaulting female dancer
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Congolese musician was captured in a video kicking a woman, believed to be a member of his band, after they landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday morning.
Nairobi. Police have arrested renown Congolese musician Koffi Olomide outside Citizen TV studios on Friday evening following widespread condemnation over his assault of a female dancer.
National Gender and Equality Commission had asked the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet to arrest the Lingala star over the assault that was caught on camera.
The musician was captured in a video kicking a woman who is believed to be a member of his band, moments after they landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday morning.
Commission chairperson Winfred Lichuma said it was unfortunate that the incident happened in full glare of cameras and police officers.
"The incident has caused an outpouring of public outrage over the apparent cruelty and inhuman treatment exhibited by a globally renowned musician on one of his band members,” Ms Lichuma said.
She said the musician should be dealt with in accordance with the Kenyan law if he is found guilty of assault.
The commission also said that the musician ought to apologise to the public.
The Penal Code states that any person who unlawfully assaults another is guilty of a misdemeanor and is liable to imprisonment for one year. (NMG)
