Igboho reacts to invasion of Oyo secretariat by Yoruba Nation agitators

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the invasion of the Oyo State government Secretariat by armed men suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators.

Early Saturday morning, armed men in army camouflage with raised Yoruba Nation flag and other symbols, attempted to take control of the Oyo State House of Assembly complex.

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However, a combined team of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police, Civil Defence, and Amotekun engaged the agitators in exchange for fire.

The agitators were eventually overpowered and it was gathered that about 20 of them were arrested by the security operative.

Reacting to the invasion attempt, Igboho, a key figure in the Yoruba Nation movement, called for a thorough investigation to uncover the perpetrators.

He called on Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde to conduct a comprehensive inquiry to determine the motives behind the attack.

He reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining peace and security in Yorubaland.

Also, he emphasized that he would never support any actions that could disrupt the region’s tranquility.

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the invasion of the Oyo State government Secretariat by armed men suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators. Early Saturday morning, armed men in army camouflage with raised Yoruba Nation flag and other symbols, attempted to take control of the Oyo State House of Assembly…
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