Singer B-Red has reportedly escaped what the Osun State Government described as an assassination attempt in Osogbo.
The incident was said to have happened on Wednesday afternoon around Oke Fia, close to the Government House.
The commissioner for information and public enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, confirmed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
Alimi said hoodlums suspected to be led by a man identified as Asiri Eniba attempted to attack the singer while he was driving through the area.
B-Red, whose real name is Adebayo Adeleke, said he had gone to Alekuwodo Market to buy a few items before the incident.
He said the situation started while he was returning and trying to leave the area.
B-Red stated that a vehicle and motorcycles pursued him and repeatedly tried to block his movement.
He added that the chase continued through several streets until he drove into the premises of the Osun State Government House at Oke Fia, where he found safety.
“As we moved, the Toyota Venza pursued us, trying to block my jeep. At the same time, the multiple motorcycles also joined in the chase. The chasing continued until we got to the gate of the Osun state Government House, Oke-fia.
During the incident, he said he identified one of the occupants of the Toyota Venza as Asiri Eniba, whom he described as a known APC thug.
“We identified one of the occupants of the vehicle to be Asiri Eniba, a notorious APC Thug “.
The Osun State Government said the matter had been reported to the police and described it as a serious security concern.
Alimi called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those involved, saying the matter should not be treated lightly.
Ademola Adeleke, who is the governor of Osun State, is also the father of B-Red. The singer is also a cousin of Davido.
