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Dr. Obaseki Announces Court Action
Dr. Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, a prominent Edo indigene, is taking his abduction and assault case to court. The incident occurred in Benin City on December 28, 2025.
In a press statement, Dr. Obaseki said he consulted his wife, children, family elders, and senior legal advisers before deciding. He emphasized the action is not motivated by revenge or politics, but by accountability, deterrence, and human dignity.
Details of the Attack
According to the statement, armed men abducted Dr. Obaseki in public during daylight. They beat him, stripped him naked, threatened his life, and paraded him along major roads. The attackers recorded and live-streamed the ordeal.
He was detained for hours without any lawful charge. Dr. Obaseki described the act as a severe violation of his rights. He classified it as terrorism-related violence under Nigerian law.
Claims About the Oba of Benin
The abductors claimed they acted under instructions from the Oba of Benin. The Benin Traditional Council officially denied any involvement, prior knowledge, or authorization. Dr. Obaseki welcomed this clarification.
Legal Action Against Perpetrators
Dr. Obaseki said the court case targets only the individuals responsible and anyone who helped them. This includes anyone who impersonated authority, abused office, or aided the attack.
He has hired renowned human-rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, as lead counsel. The family will pursue both civil and criminal cases. They will follow Nigerian and international law while respecting the presumption of innocence.
International Oversight and Public Safety
Given the seriousness of the case, Dr. Obaseki has notified international human-rights bodies. The goal is to ensure transparency and proper monitoring of investigations and judicial processes.
He stressed the action protects his family, restores his dignity, and sends a message: no one can abduct or brutalize citizens outside the law.
Dr. Obaseki will not comment further on the facts or evidence due to ongoing investigations and court proceedings.
