Maleke Idowu Moye, who is the president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (Edo state chapter) and better known as Maleke is currently being treated at a police hospital after he was reportedly attacked by some thugs in Benin City.According to reports the musician cum comedian alleged he was almost injured while hanging out at a bar in Benin with his friend after a commotion was caused by the bar owner, who threw cash in the air.
On the other hand, the bar owner Kevin Joshua claims Maleke is only trying to tarnish his image with false allegations, saying he never attacked the comedian. According to him, it was the comedian who stormed his bar with thugs to destroy his bar.
The acting Edo State Police Public relations officer, Stephen Onwochei has however confirmed that a full scale investigation on the incident is being launched and that three persons linked to the attack have been arrested.