Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Ighoho has been released after more than seven months in detention in the Republic of Benin.
The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, announced this in a statement on Monday.
“Yoruba Nation Activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin,” the statement said.
“The Activist was released on Monday to a Yoruba Leader and Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Banji Akintoye and a French Language Expert/ Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran.
“Akintoye described the release of Ighoho as a triumph of truth over darkness in Yorubaland.”
Sunday Igboho was arrested in Benin Republic on his way to Germany on July 19, 2021, together with his wife, Ropo. His wife was later released.
The activist, who became popular for speaking in his people’s defence against Fulani herders accused of crimes, had fled Nigeria after a deadly raid on his Ibadan residence by the operatives of the Department of State Services on July 1, 2021.
