EXCLUSIVE: Yoruba Freedom Fighter, Sunday Igboho Arrested in Cotonou

Igboho was arrested Monday night after fleeing Nigeria to evade arrest by Nigeria's secret police.

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK.
JUL 19, 2021

Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic by security operatives in the West African country.

Igboho was arrested Monday night after fleeing Nigeria to evade arrest by Nigeria's secret police.

A source privy to his departure from Nigeria said he had perfected plans to secretly escape from Nigeria through Cotonou and was heading to Germany.

He was, however, nabbed by security operatives in the neighboring country.

Speaking with SaharaReporters, a source privy to the incident, said, "Sunday Igboho has been arrested in Cotonou. He was arrested about an hour ago.

"He was supposed to travel to Germany through Cotonou this night. He wanted to leave Africa through Cotonou. He was arrested by security operatives in Cotonou.

"They are planning to bring him back to Nigeria."

Recall that the Department of State Services had declared Igboho wanted after its operatives carried out a bloody midnight raid on his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunnaya, had advised Igboho to turn himself in to the nearest security.

“Those cheering and eulogizing him may appeal to or advice him to do the needful,” Afunnaya said. “He should surrender himself to the appropriate authorities. He or anyone can never be above the law."

Pelumi Olajengbesi, one of the lawyers representing Igboho and others arrested in his House, told SaharaReporters he had not confirmed the news of Igboho's arrest in Cotonou.

"I will contact Yomi Aliu (SAN) to verify the news," he said.

BREAKING: Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho arrested in Cotonou

Kayode Oyero
20 July 2021

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, The PUNCH has learnt.

He was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told our correspondent.

Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after the Department of State Services declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, an allegation he has since denied.

The source told The PUNCH that Igboho will be repatriated to Nigeria on Tuesday (today) from Benin Republic, one of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries in the West African sub region.

“He was arrested in Cotonou while he tried to travel out on Monday night. His destination was Germany. The security forces in Benin Republic should repatriate him to Nigeria on Tuesday,” the source said.

The Nigerian secret police had raided Igboho’s Ibadan residence in the Soka area on July 1, 2021, arrested about 12 of his aides and killed two of them in a gun duel.

The Federal Government of Nigeria had placed the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Customs Service on alert to stop Igboho from leaving the country.

When contacted, a member of Igboho’s legal team, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said he would speak with the lead counsel, Yomi Aliyu (SAN), and revert later.

DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, did not respond to a text message seeking confirmation on the matter.

Afunanya, at a briefing on July 1, 2021, had vowed that “Igboho may run as far as he can. He may hide as long as he wants…But this will be the end of his shenanigans.”

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He was arrested in Cotonou while he tried to travel out on Monday night. His destination was Germany. The security forces in Benin Republic should repatriate him to Nigeria on Tuesday,” the source said.

post=103888323:

E pain dis one die
Una never see chomtin.

All supporters of terrorists, killings, murders, kidnappings and all evil vices right now

Jerryherd:



Eyah... You don't understand politics and I don't blame you

The fact that you don't know this is a major set back for your Osinbajo/ Zulum pipe dream is funny

Minority like you might have an opinion but always remember majority would have their way


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naptu2:



https://punchng.com/breaking-yoruba-nation-agitator-sunday-igboho-arrested-in-cotonou/

post=103888259:
We talk am!


Who says God no dey read sane members prayers for Nairaland.
Another prayer to restore peace and tranquility to our nation answered.
First was the animal shekau.
Next was the mental idiot Cownu,
Now the PDP sponsored Dagboru....
Bandits, kidnappers, ritualists, baby factory owners, the evil and sponsored ones among the herdsmen and more idiots coming.

A good Sallah gift to sane, honest and hardworking Nigerians.

benuejosh:
Why are all this freedom fighters always running away? Stand in the war front and fight your battles.

Buhari will actually speak to them in a language they will understand.

Guestlander:


Can't you ever be honest?

Jerryherd:
Yet they can't arrest bandits on Nigerian soil

QuotaSystem:


Disappointed enemies of Nigeria are ALL in tears

We have more buckets

post=103888412:

Say Amen or shut up our guest.
Stop being a hypocrite.

Again, may all the people supporting violence, deaths, murders of innocent Nigerians die prematurely in life.

Can we get a resounding AMEN?

For where, who wan die now?

post=103888412:

Say Amen or shut up our guest.
Stop being a hypocrite.

Again, may all the people supporting violence, deaths, murders of innocent Nigerians die prematurely in life.

Can we get a resounding AMEN?

For where, who wan die now?

Jerryherd:


Amen and the people supporting anarchy , human rights abuse, killing of innocent farmers and kidnapping of innocent people, they and their online supporters would face misery

Guestlander:


Supporting violence is the exact opposite of what Sunday Igboho stands for. He said stop killing my people what is wrong with that?
Be honest for once in your life or stick with your roadkill business.

NLPoliceWoman:

Seun Mynd44 Dominique Justwise.
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