Nigerian singer B-Red has alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Oke-Fia area near the Government House, where the artiste claimed he was chased by suspected hoodlums while returning from a shopping trip.
Narrating the incident, B-Red said he had gone to buy items around Alekuwodo market when he noticed several motorcycle riders wearing AMBO caps attempting to surround his vehicle at a traffic point beneath the Okefia Bridge.
According to him, the situation escalated after a white Toyota Venza allegedly joined the scene and began pursuing his vehicle.
“As I went out to buy some stuff around Alekuwodo market, I just saw some Okada riders with AMBO caps trying to surround my vehicle at a traffic point under Okefia Bridge,” he said.
“As we tried to move out, we saw a white Toyota Venza approaching, and someone shouted, ‘It is him, it is him.’”
The singer said the group continued chasing him, attempting to block his vehicle until he eventually reached the gate of the Osun State Government House in Oke-Fia.
“As we moved, the Toyota Venza pursued us, trying to block my jeep. At the same time, multiple motorcycles also joined in the chase. The chasing continued until we got to the gate of the Osun State Government House, Oke-Fia,” he added.
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B-Red further claimed he recognised one of the individuals involved, identifying him as “Asiri Eniba,” whom he described as a known political thug.
Prompt News reports the matter has since been reported to the police for investigation.
Reacting to the incident, the Osun State Government called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the suspect. The call was made in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Olumo Kolapo Alimi, who urged security agencies to act swiftly.
