Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and media executive, Don Pedro Obaseki, has petitioned State Security Services (SSS) over what he described as his abduction and assault by a group of youths in Benin City.

The petition comes amid public outrage over a viral video showing Mr Obaseki being stripped, beaten and paraded through the streets before being taken to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.

He was accused of disrespecting the Oba of Benin during a meet-and-greet session in London.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, sparked widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians questioning the legality of the actions taken against the filmmaker.

However, the Benin Traditional Council has distanced the Oba from the ...