Sunday igboho news update

Here are some recent news updates about Sunday Igboho:

Latest News:

  1. Sunday Igboho's Aides Arrested: On February 17, 2023, the Nigerian Police Force arrested several aides of Sunday Igboho, including his lawyer, Olusegun Odebunmi, and a journalist, Olamide Ayeni. The arrests were made in connection with the alleged murder of a police officer in Ibadan, Oyo State.
  2. Igboho's Trial Adjourned: On February 14, 2023, the trial of Sunday Igboho was adjourned to March 14, 2023, due to the absence of the prosecution witness. Igboho is facing charges of treason, kidnapping, and other offenses.
  3. Igboho's Supporters Protest: On February 12, 2023, supporters of Sunday Igboho protested in Ibadan, Oyo State, demanding his release from detention. The protesters claimed that Igboho was being persecuted by the Nigerian government for his advocacy for the rights of the Yoruba people.
  4. Igboho's Health Concerns: On February 10, 2023, there were reports that Sunday Igboho was suffering from health issues while in detention. His lawyers claimed that he was experiencing chest pains and was in need of medical attention.

Background:

Sunday Igboho is a Nigerian activist and leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), a Yoruba self-determination group. He has been involved in several high-profile conflicts with the Nigerian government, particularly over issues related to the rights of the Yoruba people.

In June 2021, Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, while attempting to travel to Germany. He was later extradited to Nigeria and has been in detention since then.

Igboho has been accused of various crimes, including treason, kidnapping, and murder. However, his supporters claim that he is a hero who is fighting for the rights of the Yoruba people and that the Nigerian government is persecuting him for his activism.

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