Security operatives in Benin Republic have removed the handcuffs put on Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Ighoho.
The Communications Manager of Ilana Omo Oodua, Maxwell Adeleye, who made this disclosure to The PUNCH on Monday said Sunday’s wife is now allowed to visit him.
He said, “We are pleased to inform all Yoruba people and well-wishers that the security operatives in Benin Republic have removed leg chain and handcuffs from Chief Ighoho since Saturday evening.
“Chief Ighoho’s wife has now been granted access to meet her husband three times daily.
“Medical personnel provided by our legal team have examined Chief Sunday Adeyemo.
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“We reiterate that Chief Ighoho is not under any immigration-related probe in Benin Republic.
“Chief Sunday Adeyemo will appear in court this morning in Benin Republic to face the likely extradition charges to be brought against him by the Nigerian Government.
“We urge supporters from Nigeria not to bother coming to the court premises in Benin. Kindly stay in Nigeria and support with prayers and whatever you can do within the ambit of the law. We are confident that Chief Igboho shall be set free.”
