Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson, better known as BNXN, says he lashed out at an operative of the Nigeria Police after he physically assaulted him.
The singer made this clarification on Thursday in a statement through his Twitter handle.
On Wednesday, a video surfaced online where the singer was seen to be having an altercation with members of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a now deleted tweet, the singer said he spat at a police officer after he physically assaulted him.
He wrote“Spat in a police officer’s face and it felt so good. I let you in my car and you dragged and tear my shirt, and start slapping me? (Sic) Nah, everybody must stop!”
Clarifying he earlier statement, the singer said the word ‘spat’ he used in his statement is an idiomatic expression which means he disrespected the police officer.
Furthermore, he confirmed that the police officers who carried out the act have been brought to book.
BNXN wrote “My since deleted tweet stating that I spat in a police officers face was an idiomatic expression to say I disrespected a police officer to his face and not the literal way people may have taken it on social media. I do not support violence or abuse against the police in any form.
“Yesterday I was in a life threatening situation which caused me to lash out due to the physical assault on me by some policemen who have now been brought to book . however , I just want to focus on what’s important to me , my music. Thank you for all the love and concern ❤️
“I stood on my right as a responsible Nigerian, despite the violence against my person and I do not want my deleted tweet to be taken seriously.
“I appreciate the swift intervention of some reputable police officers on this matter too. Love❤️”