Footballer Ahmed Musa arrested for alleged wife battery

Jamila was allegedly beaten by Ahmed Musa PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/AHMED MUSA

Leicester City’s record signing and Nigerian international Ahmed Musa was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly beating his wife Jamila, a media report in the UK said.

The Independent reported that Musa was arrested and released hours after Leicester’s 2-0 triumph over Sunderland. But he did not play a part in the match.

“A 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning at his home address near Leicester on suspicion of common assault,” a spokesman for Leicestershire Police spokesman said.

Leicester City said that they were aware of the investigation, but confirmed that they will not be taking action against the player after the matter was closed.

“We are aware that Ahmed Musa has today cooperated with a police inquiry relating to a disturbance in the early hours of this morning,” a Leicester City spokesman said.

“’The inquiry has since been closed and no further action is to be taken.

“We see no reason for formal action internally, though Ahmed will be given the opportunity to discuss the matter with football management when the squad returns.”