Popular Fuji musician, Abass Akande, widely known as Obesere, was on Friday attacked by suspected thugs during a burial ceremony in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, throwing the event into chaos.
Eyewitnesses said the gang arrived suddenly while the musician and his band were performing, unleashing violence that sent guests scrambling for safety.
Several members of the band were reportedly beaten, while musical instruments and equipment were damaged in the ensuing mayhem.
In the course of the attack, one band member sustained a stab wound while trying to shield fellow performers from the assailants.
Speaking on the incident, a witness, Bosede Akinyemi, described the attack as disgraceful and unprovoked.
“It was a very shameful act. A group of local thugs disrupted the ceremony and specifically targeted Obesere and his band as they were entertaining guests,” she said.
The incident has sparked concerns over security at public gatherings, as residents called on authorities to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
