Fuji star Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, was on Friday attacked by suspected thugs during a burial ceremony at the Government Field in Okitipupa, Ondo State.
Eyewitness Bosede Akinyemi said the event turned chaotic shortly after Obesere and his band began entertaining 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 added that the violence escalated quickly into a free-for-all, forcing guests to flee.
“They swamped on some of 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 band’s team was stabbed while trying to repeal the attacks.”
One band member was reportedly injured, while the musician’s equipment was badly damaged during the assault.
Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area, Andrew Ogunsakin, condemned the attack, calling it “unfortunate and unacceptable”.
“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.”
Obesere has yet to comment publicly on the attack.
