Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
According to news report, Sunday Igboho was arrested in Cotonou by Benin Republic’s security forces while he was trying to flee to Germany on Monday night.
“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,” a source was quoted to have said.
The Department of State Services (DSS) raided the residence of Igboho in Ibadan, Oyo state on July 1.
Igboho had planned a ”Yoruba nation rally” in Lagos two days before the raid.
The DSS raided the residence, killing two people and arresting 12 aides. But Igboho escaped.
The agency alleged that Igboho was stockpiling weapons, and subsequently declared him wanted.
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.”
Sunday Igboho has been on the run since the raid.
The federal government had said the agitator was working at getting a new passport to flee the country for Germany.
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) had placed a notice for his arrest across Nigerian borders.
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