‘Thugs’ attack Obesere, his band at burial ceremony in Ondo

Abass Akande, the renowned fuji music star popularly known as ‘Obesere,’ was attacked by a group of suspected thugs during a burial ceremony in Okitipupa.

The incident occurred on Friday at the government field in Okitipupa LGA, Ondo state.

According to an eyewitness Bosede Akinyemi, the event descended into chaos when the thugs stormed the venue and began causing trouble.

The attack, Akinyemi said, targeted Obesere and his band members just as they were set to perform for the guests.

“I was at the party yesterday (Friday). It was a very shameful act as the group of boys who were thugs in the community caused trouble. They attacked Obesere and his band while playing entertaining the Guests at the burial ceremony,” she said.

She said the situation quickly escalated into a free-for-all, forcing attendees to flee for their safety.

Akinyemi said the assailants not only assaulted the musician and his team but also inflicted significant damage.

“They swamped on some on Obesere’s boys, destroyed his musical equipment worth millions of Naira. You need to see the way I took my shoes and ran as fast as I could,” she added.

“The thugs just spoil the party for us. It’s a sad one. I heard one of the bands’ team was stabbed while trying to repeal the attacks.”

Andrew Ogunsakin, the chairman of Okitipupa LGA, condemned the attack, describing it as “unfortunate and unacceptable”.

Ogunsakin expressed his deep disappointment and distaste over the mistreatment of the artiste and his team.

He emphasised that such hooliganism would not be tolerated by his administration, adding that it undermines the community’s collective harmony and reputation.

“I received the news of the unfortunate mistreatment meted out to Abbas Akande Obesere and his team yesterday at the Government Field, Okitipupa, with deep disappointment and utmost distaste. This incident is unacceptable and does not reflect the values we uphold as a people,” he said.

“I want to assure the public that the necessary steps will be taken to address this matter and to prevent such occurrences in the future, whether toward artists, celebrities, entertainers, or any individual visiting or residing in our local government.

“I will be personally reaching out to Obesere and his team to set the record straight and to convey our regrets over the incident. Furthermore, I am looking into the matter thoroughly to ensure such an incident does not repeat itself.”