Tension gripped Ikire town in Irewole local government area of Osun State on Sunday following a violent attack on the convoy of renowned Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma.
According to eyewitness accounts, suspected hoodlums launched the assault in broad daylight, pelting stones and firing shots at vehicles in the musician's entourage. The attack reportedly caused significant damage to multiple vehicles, including a black Hummer Jeep and a white Hilux truck that were part of Pasuma's convoy.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the chaotic aftermath of the incident, with audible screams in the background. A voice can be heard lamenting in Pidgin English, "Kasala don burst for Ikire. They don attack us. They carry gun shoot us but God dey."
The incident caused temporary panic among residents, disrupting normal activities in the area as business owners and passers-by scrambled for safety. Local residents expressed shock over the brazen attack on the popular musician's convoy.
While it remains unclear whether any member of Pasuma's team sustained injuries during the attack, the musician himself reportedly escaped unharmed. Sources indicate that Pasuma was in Osun State for a scheduled performance, though specific details about his visit have not been confirmed.
Efforts by journalists to reach the Fuji star or his management team for comments have been unsuccessful. As of the time of filing this report, the Osun State Police Command has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and it remains unknown whether any arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
This incident adds to growing security concerns in the state, with local authorities yet to provide details on the circumstances surrounding the attack or potential motives behind it.