Tension gripped Osogbo on Wednesday after the Osun State Government confirmed that Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, narrowly escaped what officials described as an “assassination attempt.”
The incident, which reportedly occurred in broad daylight, has raised fresh concerns over political violence and security in the state capital.
In a statement released on April 30, 2026, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the attack happened at about 3:30pm around Oke-Fia, close to the Government House in Osogbo.
He explained that a group of hoodlums allegedly carried out the act, with suspicion pointing to a man identified as Asiri Eniba.
According to the government, the attackers attempted to intercept the governor’s son while he was moving within the city. The situation quickly escalated into a dangerous pursuit, creating panic among residents and road users in the area.
B-Red, who spoke about the incident, said he was driving near Alekuwodo Market when he noticed unusual movements around 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. As we tried to move out, we saw a white Toyota Venza coming towards us with a shout of “it is him; It is him.”
He explained that what started as a suspicious encounter soon turned into a full chase.
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