The incident occurred at Uwa Primary School, where Obaseki had gone to play football with friends. A video circulating on social media shows him being confronted and attacked by a group of men at the location.
Obaseki is a cousin of former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers allegedly accused the businessman of being an enemy of the Oba of Benin. Following the confrontation, Obaseki was reportedly forced to accompany the group to the Oba’s Palace.
Sources said the suspected thugs took him to the palace gate, where he was made to kneel while they informed palace guards that they had brought an “Oghion,” a term locally used to describe an enemy of the Oba.
The situation drew the attention of palace chiefs, who came out to address the group in the Bini language.
The chiefs reportedly warned the attackers against causing unrest, noting that the Oba was on his way to the Holy Arousa Cathedral for a thanksgiving service marking the end of the Igue festival.
One of the chiefs was quoted as saying that the day was meant for peace and celebration, adding that anyone who considered himself an enemy of the Oba would eventually face the consequences of such actions without disorder being caused at the palace.
Despite resistance from the suspected thugs, palace officials intervened and allowed Obaseki to enter the palace, effectively ending the confrontation.
As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the attack remains unclear, and there has been no official statement from the Edo State Police Command regarding arrests or investigations.
The incident has sparked reactions online, with many residents condemning mob actions and calling on security agencies to ensure that disputes are handled lawfully and without violence.
More details are expected as authorities respond to the incident.
One of the chiefs was quoted as saying that the day was meant for peace and celebration, adding that anyone who considered himself an enemy of the Oba would eventually face the consequences of such actions without disorder being caused at the palace.
Despite resistance from the suspected thugs, palace officials intervened and allowed Obaseki to enter the palace, effectively ending the confrontation.
As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the attack remains unclear, and there has been no official statement from the Edo State Police Command regarding arrests or investigations.
The incident has sparked reactions online, with many residents condemning mob actions and calling on security agencies to ensure that disputes are handled lawfully and without violence.
More details are expected as authorities respond to the incident.
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