Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has recounted the challenges faced by Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to the immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.

Falana, who was speaking in an interview on Arise Television, disclosed that Obaseki was abducted, stripped naked and beaten to a pulp by an armed gang.

According to him, the act was an attempt on the life of Obaseki. He further noted that while Pedro was held at the station despite being the victim, none of the criminal elements was arrested.

Falana said: “The events of that took place in Benin City are clearly criminal. His right to life was threatened by the criminal gang that descended on him while he was playing football in the heart of Benin City.

“Pedro was abducted, stripped naked and beaten to a pulp by a well-armed gang. As a matter of fact, in order to disperse the crowd that gathered at the football field, these criminals shot into the air.

“We are going to find out whether they have licenses to bear arms. But clearly, it was an attempt on the life of Dr Pedro Obaseki.

“As if those terrorists’ action was not good enough, Pedro was stripped naked and paraded. Again, his rights to dignity and personal liberty were violated.”

There are reports that youths suspected to be thugs reportedly assaulted Don Pedro Obaseki while he was playing football at Uwa Primary School field on Igbesamwan Street, Benin City, Edo State.