There are strong indications that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may be deported to Nigeria.

Upon his deportation, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force would arrest him, a security source confided in our correspondent.

However, the activist’s lawyers have kicked against the move, saying that it was against international law.

Sources in Benin Republic told our correspondent on Thursday that Benin Republic was not ready to engage in diplomatic crisis with Nigeria.

One of the sources, who work with Benin’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau, told The PUNCH that charges against Igboho were punishable by deportation, fine or imprisonment.

The security officer revealed that “our intelligence gathering showed that it is unhealthy to jail Igboho here (Benin Republic).”

The senior NCB officer added, “Yes, he was detained for fresh charges. While he was initially with Brigade Criminelle facility, he made useful confessions. His lawyers also know that he is guilty of irregular migration.”

Another official said: “The least punishment Igboho can be given is to be deported to the country he came from (Nigeria) if found guilty. The Nigerian authorities can take over from there if they wish.”

An official of the Department of State Services confirmed to our correspondent that “Yes, he is wanted. We have the mandate to arrest him if he steps into Nigeria. That is not hidden.”

When contacted, counsel for Igboho warned Benin Republic against deporting the activist, stating that was dangerous and against international law.

One of the activist’s lawyers said he was aware that the FG is putting pressure on Benin Republic “through the backdoor to deport Igboho at a time that will only be known between the security operatives of the two countries.”

When contacted, Pelumi Olajengbesi, a Nigerian-based counsel for Igboho, said the plan would fail.

He said, “I am aware that the Federal Government through the former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai is making effort to get him deported. We can say that clearly.

“So, far the facts available before the court have nothing to do with Nigeria government.

“We have nothing to worry about because the Benin Republic government has shown that it will operate within the precinct of the law. For us, we believe that Igboho is a criminal of conscience who has taken effort to liberate his people.”

Also, Olasupo Ojo, the Coordinating counsel for Igboho, warned that deporting Igboho for Nigeria to arrest him was against international law.

“It is illegal under international law to send back somebody who escaped to save his life. You cannot send him to the country where there is ample evidence that his life is at stake, endangered. It will bounce back heavily on Benin Republic if they do that,” he said.

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Jubrin is a colossal failure, an enemy of democracy and threatened the sovereignty of the nation in 2011 after his loss by sending his foot soldiers to kill nysc members in the North. We will never forget his "soaking their dogs and baboon in blood" statement.
Abba Kyari should first be sent to the US to face the consequences of his criminal activities with a known fraudster before this useless government does anything to innocent Igboho

last last this Igboho guy na empty barrel....him Selina no dey tested

Watching

Benin Republic may want to asslick thinking the terrorist in power will use that as a bargain to fully open the boarder between the two countries, but they forget the boarder is to Yoruba nation, it will be a great error if they trust this terroristic government.

I am sure Igboho will be freed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po6E3SoGR2o

Sunday Igboho is no longer with the police, his lawyer revealed.

Slavery has been engraved in the modular of the people living in francophone countries i bet they won’t listen but send igboho to Nigeria we should only bring ourselves together and show the federal government that igboho is untouchable We should protest in a number that has never been seen before if possible cause the greatest unrest that will lead to the Freedom or Yoruba people from all these nonsense

mayklef:
last last this Igboho guy na empty barrel....baba no get any juju

may be all you need is a father with a little bit of oil in his brain

As expected, I think they have reach a deal with the federal government. Everyone has a price

But not a single word about Kyari

optionalY09:
Slavery has been engraved i the modular of the people living in francophone countries i bet they won’t listen but send igboho to Nigeria we should only bring ourselves together and show the federal government that igboho is untouchable We should protest in a number that has never been seen before if possible cause the greatest unrest that will lead to the Freedom or Yoruba people from all these nonsense

So they should put him on the next flight to Germany huh? Or what do you suggest they do with him again?

Hmmm

modsfucker:


So they should put him on the next flight to Germany huh? Or what do you suggest they do with him again?

They should let him go to wherever he want to go

oluemmakay:
As expected, I think they have reach a deal with the federal government. Everyone has a price

But not everything should be for sale.

optionalY09:


They should let him go to wherever he want to go

Benin is not a Banana Republic like Nigeria. He would've had a smooth ride if the reverse were the case.

The government of Benin is left will little or no choice than to succumb to pressure from Nigeria government.

Benin republic should trade with caution because there are so many of their citizens in Yoruba land even without papers. They should not allow the Fulanis to deceive them.

the world are watching

The lawyers should simply file a refugee claim for him. He cannot be deported to a country where his life might be in danger.

mayklef:
last last this Igboho guy na empty barrel....baba no get any juju

Am a Yoruba man. I second this your statement jare.

You cannot win government in some cases when there are legal backings to your offenses.

Benin will do anything to have a good bilateral agreement with Nigeria if the need be.

It's up to the lawyer to stand by not to allow him sent back home.

By next week, Igboho would land in Nigeria.

yommen:


Am a Yoruba man. I second this your statement jare.

You're a nonentity, a siddon look critic....

PointZerom:
Benin republic should trade with caution because there are so many of their citizens in Yoruba land even without papers. They should not allow the Fulanis to deceive them.

What's the business of Benin citizens in Yoruba land with Igboho's case?

Do you know how many Nigerians that are residing in Benin without any papers?

Abeg keep the threat to yourself

W

Guestlander:
The lawyers should simply file a refugee claim for him. He cannot be deported to a country where his life might be in danger.

The lawyer is just making noise, that should have been his first attempt. There are evidence to present to proof that their clients live is at risk if returned back to Nigeria.

Impossible

Monogamy:
By next week, Igboho would land in Nigeria.

Olodo ni e

I don’t understand Yoruba people again... is IGBOHO now from Cotonou?

Why are they begging that he should not be deported

They now prefer IGBOHO to be jailed in Benin..

Na wao..

So Yoruba fear Buhari reach like this? Upon say Na dem get Apc and Na Jagaban of Nigeria get am.

optionalY09:
may be all you need is a father with a little bit of oil in his brain

Oh! We can now see clearly..so its oil that's affecting ya father's brain? Which Kain oil sef? Engine oil or groundnut oil?