Nigerian singer Mr 2kay was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in
his hotel room after the Buckwyld n Breathless concert on Sunday.
The Incident took place at the EKO Hotels and Suites,
Victoria Island, Lagos, the artiste’s record label on Monday released a
statement containing details of the incident.
According to the statement signed by James Silas on behalf
of Grafton Records, the artiste “mistook” the robbers for room service
attendants.
“Singer, Abiye David Jumbo popularly known as Mr. 2Kay was
robbed at gunpoint in his hotel room at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island,
Lagos,” the statement read.
“The incident happened at about 11pm on Sunday, October 22,
2017, during the Buckwyld and Breathless concert where he also performed.
“The robbers, 4 in number, gained access into Mr. 2Kay’s
room after he mistook one of them for room service. They forced their way into
his room and waved a gun with threats to shoot him if he made a noise.
“Mr. 2Kay, who was in the room with a friend, struggled with
one of the robbers, as the others punched and hit him with a gun, repeatedly
warning that they will shoot if he doesn’t calm down.
“One of the robbers led and locked 2Kay’s friend in the
bathroom, while the others tied the singer’s arms, legs and mouth and took his
valuables including jewellery, clothes, perfumes, phones, and money.
“They also cut the room’s intercom (phone) to avoid any form
of communication as they left the hotel.”
“The hotel authorities and police have taken statements for
investigation, while Mr. 2Kay is getting medical attention.
“I was quite shocked when I got to Mr. 2Kay’s room last
night. This was somebody I watched perform some minutes before the incident.
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