Daniel Benson, known professionally as BNXN, has addressed an altercation with some police officers in Lagos, noting that he stood for his right as a responsible Nigerian.
The musician formerly known as Buju, said he did not spit on the face of an officer contrary to what he said earlier.
Benson was on Wednesday, captured in a video having a altercation with some police officers.
Giving account of what happened, he had noted that he spat on the face of one of the officers, a claim that generated condemnations.
However, in a new tweet on Thursday via his verified twitter account @BNXN, Benson said he never in the face of an officer.
“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,” he wrote.
“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❤️”