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Popular Fuji musician, Abass “Obesere” Akande, was on Friday assaulted by suspected hoodlums during a performance at a burial ceremony in Okitipupa, Ondo State, leading to the theft of cash and valuable items worth millions of naira.
Fresh details provided by the singer’s media manager, Ayonla Althentic, indicate that the attack was premeditated and carried out by at least two separate gangs. According to him, the assailants carted away a bag containing approximately ₦25 million, alongside Obesere’s gold necklace valued at about ₦45 million and a gold wristwatch worth ₦25 million.
Althentic, who also sustained injuries during the incident, said he was beaten, hit with planks, and stabbed in the struggle to protect the money bag. He added that Obesere was further assaulted after giving the thugs money as ransom and returning to his vehicle for more cash.
He explained that only he, the musician, and a friend known as Highway were attacked, as other band members had already left the venue.
The manager also confirmed that the case has been transferred to Akure, the Ondo State capital, for thorough investigation. He disclosed that two suspects who confessed to the crime have been arrested and named other accomplices.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to the attack. In a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olushola, police operatives acted on credible intelligence and apprehended the suspects identified as Michael Abbey (a.k.a Emir) and Oniye Oke.
According to the police, the attackers stole a bag containing ₦4 million, a gold chain, a mobile phone, and a wristwatch during the assault. A total of ₦479,100 has so far been recovered from the suspects.
The command stated that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and recover all stolen items. It reiterated its resolve to curb hooliganism and violent crimes, especially as the festive season approaches.
The police assured residents of Ondo State of continued protection of lives and property, emphasizing that all those involved in the attack will be prosecuted.
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