Obesere To Ondo Govt: I Want Hoodlums Who Attacked, Ran Away With My Money In Okitipupa ‘Punished’ Without Delay

Alhaji Abass Akande, who is popularly called Obesere, is fuming with anger and he has asked the Ondo State Government to immediately take necessary actions and ensure that hoodlums, who attacked, destroyed his musical equipment and ran away with his money in Okitipupa on Friday, are brought to justice.

 Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Obesere in a statement issued by his media manager, Ayonla Althentic which was made available on the Facebook page of Sidophonia Progressive F.C. on Sunday,  expressed sadness over the incident while emphasizing the need to bring the hoodlums to justice.

‘After Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere (Papa) concluded his performance and while we were preparing to leave the venue, large groups of touts surrounded the area.

One group converged on my location because I was carrying the bag of money. Despite our efforts to leave peacefully, my principal and I were aggressively confronted. The assailants demanded that I hand over the bag; when I refused, a violent struggle ensued.

During the attack, I was beaten, and my shoulder was dislocated as a result of the struggle. I was also struck with a knife while attempting to get into the car; I cannot confirm a stabbing wound, but I sustained several blows and Iam in significant pain.

The attackers overpowered me and made away with the bag of money. At the same time, another group continued to manhandle Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere even after he had attempted to placate them by giving them money. I later guided Alhaji into our vehicle, and we left the place to seek safety and medical attention.

We condemn this criminal and violent behaviour in the strongest terms. Such attacks on performers, their teams, and mourners at a burial ceremony are unacceptable.

 We call on local authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible and to take measures to prevent similar incidents at public events’ the statement added.

Reacting to the incident, Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Hon Andrew Ogunsakin said it is unfortunate and unacceptable while promising to ensure that the hoodlums in question are punished.

‘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.

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’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you