Igboho Begs Federal Gov’t To Remove Name From Security Wanted List

Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has appealed to the federal government to lift the restriction labeling him as a wanted person.

The self-determination activist made the appeal during a visit to the palace of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, in Orile Igbon, Oyo State on Tuesday.

Igboho urged the traditional ruler to intervene and help appeal to the government on his behalf, stating that if declared free, he is ready to support efforts to combat the growing insecurity across the South-West region.

The activist expressed concern over the persistent attacks by armed herdsmen on farmers, warning that the situation could spiral further out of control if not urgently addressed by authorities.

Igboho, became a prominent figure in the Yoruba self-determination movement in early 2021 after he issued a seven-day ultimatum to killer herdsmen to vacate Ibarapa land in Oyo State, following a series of violent attacks allegedly linked to some herders.

His bold stance against insecurity in the region, particularly attacks on farmers, gained him both public support and federal scrutiny.

In July 2021, the Department of State Services (DSS) declared Igboho wanted after raiding his Ibadan, Oyo State residence, claiming he was stockpiling arms and inciting violence.

Two persons were shot dead during the invasion that saw over 30 persons arrested at his residence during the deadly operation whisked to Abuja by operatives of the secret police.