{
  "id": 16442034,
  "title": "Police probe attack on MC Porcupine in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/police-probe-attack-on-mc-porcupine-in-edo-16442034",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:08:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-probe-attack-on-mc-porcupine-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Edo State Police Command is probing an alleged assault on MC Porcupine, the stage name of entertainer Osagie Idieda, according to a statement from the command's Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem. The incident is said to have occurred in Benin City while Idieda was on his way home from a party. The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the attack, emphasizing that those responsible will be held accountable. CP Daaor has also condemned the violence, urging residents to uphold peace and lawful behavior in Edo State. The police have assured the public that the incident will be treated seriously and urged the community to provide any information that could aid the investigation.",
  "summary": "The Edo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into an alleged attack on entertainer Osagie Idieda, also known as MC Porcupine, in Be Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-attack-on-mc-porcupine-in-edo/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}