Don Pedro Obaseki attacked and stripped by suspected thugs in Benin
Suspected political thugs attacked Don Pedro Obaseki, CEO of Hosamudia Farm, in Benin City. The incident occurred while Obaseki, cousin to former Governor Godwin Obaseki, was playing football at Uwa Primary School. He was reportedly abducted, stripped naked, and taken to the Oba’s palace, where palace chiefs intervened. The attack has drawn strong condemnation and calls for investigation.
What we know
- Don Pedro Obaseki was attacked, stripped, and abducted by suspected political thugs in Benin City.
- The assailants took him to the Oba’s palace, claiming he was an “enemy of Oba.”
- Palace chiefs warned the thugs against causing disturbances and eventually took Obaseki inside the palace.
- Former Governor Godwin Obaseki condemned the attack, calling it a violation of human rights and urging a thorough investigation.
- The Edo State Police stated the situation is under control, and the Commissioner of Police has met with those involved.
