Yoruba separatist leader, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho has reportedly been arrested by a combined squad of the Nigerian Army and the Directorate of State Services (DSS).
He is reported to have been arrested in the home of spiritual leader, Guru Maharaj Ji in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday at about 1 pm.
Igboho’s residence was stormed on Thursday, July 1, 2021 by DSS operatives who allege that the discovered a stockpile of arms and ammunitions as well as travelling documents and other exhibits.
During the operation, supporters of Igboho engaged the security operatives in a gun duel in which lives were reportedly lost. The security operatives also arrested several people and declared Igboho wanted.
Igboho has denied ownership of the arms and ammunitions, insisting that they were planted by the operatives as part of efforts to smear and silence.
Details of the reported arrest of the popular self determination activist are still awaited. The security agencies are yet to make a statement on the latest development.
