How Sunday Igboho was arrested in Cotonou

…..Yet to be handed over to Nigerian govt
……The Buratai comnection

There are unconfirmed reports that 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 said to have been 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.
His arrested sources say was not unlikely to have been facilitated by the efforts of former army chief Lt General Buratai who is newly posted Nigerias Ambassador to Benin Republic.
His posting and that of many others were said to be parts of Ok resident Buharis long term plan to stop the escape of separatist agitators from escaping from the country when the clampdown begins.
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.”

Attempts to reach Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the Department of State Services (DSS) over the report were unsuccessful as he neither responded to calls or text messages.

The DSS had declared Igboho wanted after a raid on his residence on July 1.

Two associates of the self-acclaimed activist were shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with the security operatives while 12 suspect were arrested during the operation.

It will be recalled that at a press briefing at DSS headquarters, Afunanya had vowed that Igboho would be tracked.

“The gun duel which lasted for an hour offered IGBOHO the chance to escape. Sunday ADEYEMO a.k.a Sunday IGBOHO is now on the run.”

“IGBOHO may run as far as he can. He may hide as long as he wants. He might have attacked security operatives as his strength carried him. But this will be the end of his shenanigans.

“Soon, he will not have a hiding place. His strength will sure fail him. And the law will catch up with him. The law may be slow. But it will be steady.’

“Consequently, ADEYEMO/IGBOHO is advised to turn himself in to the nearest security agency. Those cheering and eulogising him may appeal to or advise him to do the needful.

“He should surrender himself to the appropriate authorities. He or anyone can never be above the law. Meanwhile, those arrested will be charged accordingly.”
It will be recalled that the Yoruba freedom fighter came into prominence last year due to his active role in organizing his Igangan people to revolt against series of kidnappings,killings by Fulani herdsmen in his farming community situated in Oyo North of Oyo state.
This has a spirall effect as armed bearing Fulani herdsmen also has a bloody conflict in Ibadan with indigenes which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties.
He has since then been in the vanguard of self determination efforts in South West parts of the country where his group together with Ilana Oodua has organised several rallies in the South west states to agitate for a separate country for the Yoruba.
During the last rally which took place in Ojota Lagos two weeks,49 of his supporters were arrested and still being detained by the police .
•Based on reports by SaharaReporters and Daily Trust and Agency Reports