A popular Ilorin Isese devotee and activist Adegbola Abdulazeez, a.k.a. Talọlọrun (Who is God), has been arrested and remanded in jail for defamation, in Kwara State.

Talolorun, was reportedly arrested for insulting the Emir of Ilorin among other offences.

According to a post on his Facebook page Thursday, the popular Isese activist was arrested on August 16 in Ibadan and taken to a police station in Ilorin.

“Taniolorun was arrested in Ibadan this evening (August 16) and taken to a police station in Ilorin,” the post simply read.



Another post on August 17, disclosed that the activist had been charged to court and called on support from other Isese practioners.

The post read: “All Isese practitioners, meet Taniolohun in court in Ilorin. Very urgent.”

A Youtube video released Thursday, also showed Taniolorun discussing the outcome of a prior meeting between Isese practitioners, their lawyer and the police on the ban placed on Isese festivals in Ilorin.


“To those who said we would not celebrate the Isese festival in Ilorin…have you all been served breakfast now?

“We (Isese devotees) went with our lawyer to the police station in Ilorin and everyone involved in this case was served, including the Emir of Ilorin.

“Isese devotees are peace-loving people, we are not troublemakers, we simply wanted to celebrate our festivals but were stopped and asked to seek permission. When Muslims want to celebrate Sallah, do they need permission to do this as well? Why demand that from Isese worshippers?

“The commissioner of police, who said we do not have permission to celebrate our festivals in Ilorinm, has also been served court papers, he should come out and explain where this was stated in the constitution of Nigeria.

“Despite offering to change the location of our festival from the Yemoja river in the state to another, we were still denied this. Is the police not suppose(sic) to support and protect us? Now, the commissioner of police, the Emir of Ilorin, and everyone closely involved in this case have been served court papers.

“The proposed August 20th Isese day will hold even though these emirs have connived with the police to stop the celebration. I received so many threats from online bullies unbeknownst to me, these alfas were conniving with the police to ensure the festival never holds.

“You see at this point, those advocating for Isese devotees to stay away from Ilorin, need to stop. Is there another law besides the Nigerian constitution? We all have the right to worship.


At this point in this land of Ilorin, called the Emirate, the Isese worshippers will have the right to worship as well. Why is it so hard for the alfas to preach peace and allow everyone to celebrate how they wish? Shouldn’t we all be preaching and seeking for peace to reign in the same state we all love?” Talolorun asked

A video by an admin on Talolrun’s page Friday also confirmed Talolrun’s arrest assuring supporters that the popular Isese advocate will regain his freedom.

“Yoruba people celebrating the arrest of Talolorun, did you believe he would not be eventually arrested?

“They have been trying to arrest him for a long time so his arrest did not come as a surprise to us.

He can not be killed because he did not kill anyone. He will be free. He did not rape anyone, he was only sharing his thoughts on the situation of things

“Arresting Talolorun does not mean the world will end. We are fighting for our ancestors. We are fighting for our culture and tradition not to go into extinction.

The economy of Nigeria has continued to dwindle yet none of you is fighting to save the country but when it comes to Isese worship, everyone suddenly has a voice.”

FreeStuffsNG:
“They have been trying to arrest him for a long time so his arrest did not come as a surprise to us.

He can not be killed because he did not kill anyone. He will be free. He did not rape anyone, he was only sharing his thoughts on the situation of things

“Arresting Talolorun does not mean the world will end. We are fighting for our ancestors. We are fighting for our culture and tradition not to go into extinction.

The economy of Nigeria has continued to dwindle yet none of you is fighting to save the country but when it comes to Isese worship, everyone suddenly has a voice.”
He should criticise without insulting. If he has insulted then it's not acceptable. Isese is holding in Ilorin and all these media razzmattaz are mere distractions.

LagosFirstSon:

FreeStuffsNG:
Igbo Owerri Nairalander, how is Owerri? You're ignorant.

I can see that you have moved from Niger war to Ilorin misunderstanding among brothers. You will still jinx these ones with bad luck of losses too if they allow you.

The Ifa council has "suspended " it, I am Yoruba and I understand that call for peace. You are Igbo so I know you can't understand

JaredH:
abeg what is the meaning of this isese I have been seeing since morning?

JaredH:
abeg what is the meaning of this isese I have been seeing since morning?

raskymonojendor:

Traditional worshipers festivals

LagosFirstSon:

Isese festival will not be practiced in Lagos

raskymonojendor:

Lol. Something that was used in scaring Ibo voters at the Last Lagos election. Oro for example is isese olodo.

raskymonojendor:

Traditional worshipers festivals. The word isese means "from the beginning of time".

FreeStuffsNG:
“They have been trying to arrest him for a long time so his arrest did not come as a surprise to us.

He can not be killed because he did not kill anyone. He will be free. He did not rape anyone, he was only sharing his thoughts on the situation of things

“Arresting Talolorun does not mean the world will end. We are fighting for our ancestors. We are fighting for our culture and tradition not to go into extinction.

The economy of Nigeria has continued to dwindle yet none of you is fighting to save the country but when it comes to Isese worship, everyone suddenly has a voice.”
He should criticise without insulting. If he has insulted then it's not acceptable.

Isese is holding in Ilorin and all these media razzmattaz are mere distractions. If you know the meaning of Isese you will know the Emir is just being deceived that the celebration is suspended. If they don't do it in the day they will do it at night and if they don't do it physically they will do it spiritually. Isese is stricter and devotees more committed than you think. They are at the top echelon of most families and communities. One thing is that they will not fight anyone.

FreeStuffsNG:
Igbo Owerri Nairalander, how is Owerri? You're ignorant.

I can see that you have moved from Niger war to Ilorin misunderstanding among brothers. You will still jinx these ones with bad luck of losses too if they allow you.

The Ifa council has "suspended " it, I am Yoruba and I understand that call for peace. You are Igbo so I know you can't understand

LagosFirstSon:

Isese festival will not be practiced in Lagos

raskymonojendor:
But Ilorin is not the only city or town in kwara state. Ilorin is just a small portion of the state.

LagosFirstSon:

Liar
Oro is not new in Lagos. But Isese won't be practiced in Lagos. Even Oro is gradually fading away in Lagos .

Isese should remain in Osun and Oyo. Don't bring it here because you will be met with stiff restriction

JaredH:
illorin is predominantly Muslim.. they should leave them alone and practice it somewhere else...

Geminiivory:


So.why not allow them practice their religion freely as you Muslim do anywhere in the country? Very intolerant religion... Same people fighting and killing over hijab. And for sure the traditional.worshippers will win in court..

dazzlingd:
This is barbaric! Only a black slave will prioritize foreign dead religion over their own culture.
And this is not about ilorin alone, same stupidity is everywhere in Africa. Both Christians and Muslims. You are all insane

If there’s a religion of peace, it is Ifa that has allowed peace to reign. The Christianity and Islam has caused the world much more blood shed and agony. Most especially the religion of terror in disguise of peace