Unknown Gunmen Attack Igboho’s Residence, Aide Alleges

By Kemi Olaitan

A close aide of the Oyo State activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, Mr. Dapo Salami, has alleged that some gunmen, whose mission has not been ascertain, yesterday invaded his (Igboho) residence.

He said Igboho’s residence located at the Soka area of Ibadan, the state capital, was invaded by the gunmen in the early hours of yesterday.

The activist had been in the news for his condemnation of kidnappings, attacks and killings of innocent citizens in the South-west region.

Salami, while speaking with THISDAY yesterday, said the gunmen invaded the house around 1.30 a.m., stating that they were resisted by the occupants of the building.

According to him, “It is true that gunmen attacked the residence of Igboho. They came at exactly 1.30 a.m. and were resisted. I cannot confirm the number of those who came. But they came and they were resisted.

“We are not suspecting anyone, but we know that some people came to attack the house. They came and they were resisted, that is just it.”

On whether Igboho was in the building when the attack took place, Salami said Adeyemo is in a better position to disclose that.

Also, in a video recorded by Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, he alleged that soldiers attempted to put the house under siege, with a probable attempt to arrest the activist.

While drawing attention of the international community to the development, Koiki, who described the situation as a huge challenge, called on all Yoruba people to rise in solidarity and fight for their ‘freedom’.

According to him, “We are more than capable to secure ourselves; we have chased them far from here, I am sure you can hear gunshots. They are the ones shooting from afar, but we cannot be intimidated because we are fully prepared and ready for them.”

On who could be responsible for the alleged attack, Koiki, who linked the situation to the federal government, further alleged that the state Governor, Seyi Makinde-led government might have a hand in it.