By George Omagbemi Sylvester
The Osun State Police Command has countered claims of an assassination attempt involving singer Adebayo Adeleke (B-Red), stating that preliminary findings do not support the narrative being circulated by the state government.
May 2, 2026 — The controversy stems from an earlier report alleging that B-Red, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke, narrowly escaped an armed attack in Osogbo involving suspected political thugs and a high-speed chase near the Government House axis. The state government had described the incident as an attempted assassination and called for swift arrests.
However, police authorities have since described parts of the claim as exaggerated or unverified, insisting that investigations are ongoing and urging the public to avoid premature conclusions that could escalate political tension in the state.
Security sources maintain that while a disturbance was recorded in the area, the classification of the event as an assassination attempt has not been substantiated.
The incident has already triggered sharp political reactions, with the state government demanding prosecution of suspected individuals linked to the episode, while opposition voices question the framing of the event.
Analysts say the conflicting accounts highlight a recurring challenge in Nigeria’s security communication system, where early political statements and incomplete police investigations often produce competing narratives before facts are fully established.
Ultimately, the development underscores the sensitive intersection of security reporting and political interpretation in Osun State’s increasingly charged political environment.
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