𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝗷𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗜𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗼

Renowned Fuji artist Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, and his team were attacked by suspected hoodlums on Friday, November 21, 2025, during a burial ceremony at the Government Field in Okitipupa, Ondo State. The incident occurred shortly after Obesere’s performance as the group was preparing to leave the venue. According to eyewitness accounts, the thugs stormed the event, creating chaos and targeting the musician and his crew specifically ¹ ² ³.

The attackers reportedly injured Obesere’s media manager, Ayonla Obesere Althentic, who sustained a dislocated shoulder and multiple injuries while attempting to protect a bag containing money. Ayonla recounted how the thugs surrounded him, demanded the bag, and violently assaulted him when he resisted. “I was beaten, my shoulder was dislocated, and I was struck with a knife,” he stated, adding that the assailants eventually overpowered him and made away with the money ².

During the attack, members of Obesere’s band were also assaulted, and their musical equipment, worth millions of naira, was vandalized. One band member was reportedly stabbed while trying to defend the equipment from further destruction. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with guests fleeing the venue in panic to avoid injury. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but locals claim the thugs are notorious for disrupting events and extorting performers in the area ⁴ ² ³.

Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area, Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin, condemned the attack, describing it as “unfortunate and unacceptable.” He expressed deep disappointment over the mistreatment of Obesere and his team, emphasizing that such actions do not reflect the values of the Ikale people. Ogunsakin assured the public that steps would be taken to prevent a recurrence and pledged to work with security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice ⁵ ⁶ ³.

The media manager confirmed that the incident had been reported to the Okitipupa Police Division and urged authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible. He also appealed to event organizers and the public to prioritize the safety of performers and refrain from violence during social gatherings. Ayonla expressed gratitude to those who assisted during the attack and to local health personnel who provided care afterward ².

The attack has sparked concerns about the safety of entertainers at public events, with residents calling for stronger community policing measures. Many fear that such incidents could deter performers from attending events in the area, negatively impacting its social and economic life. The police have yet to release an official statement, but investigations are reportedly underway to identify and apprehend the culprits ⁴ ⁵ ³.