* He suffered serious head injuries from attacks with broken bottles and other objects.
* DJ refused to play at an after-wedding party beyond the original time agreed.
A celebration that should have brought laughter and memories instead ended in tears and trauma for one family as DJ Orlando, a beloved local entertainer known for lighting up events with music and joy, hired to provide sounds for a wedding but was violenty mobbed by the Bride's family.
He fulfilled his role during the main ceremony, honoring the agreement with the couple.
But when requests came to continue at an after-party, he politely declined, explaining the original deal covered only the core event.
According to reports from Idoma Voice Newspaper, members of the bride's family allegedly turned aggressive, assaulting the DJ with broken bottles and other dangerous objects.
He sustained severe head injuries in the chaos, desperate for protection, he ran into the bride's father's room seeking refuge, but was pushed out and left vulnerable to further attacks.
Friends and bystanders eventually rescued him, rushing him to a hospital where he received treatment, his loved ones keeping vigil at his bedside.
As a father and husband who relies on gigs to provide for his home, his injuries mean not just physical pain but mounting medical bills and uncertainty about when he can return to work.
Community members describe him as a hardworking family man who always brought energy and unity to gatherings.
Now, his relatives grapple with the fear of long-term effects from the head trauma while praying for his full recovery.
DJAN Benue State strongly condemned the assault on their member, calling it disheartening and unacceptable.
The Benue State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement. Meanwhile, the bride and groom reportedly left Otukpo shortly after to avoid questioning,
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