Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the federal government to lift the restriction labeling him as a wanted person. He made this appeal during a visit to the palace of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, in Oyo State.
Igboho urged the traditional ruler to intervene on his behalf, stating that if declared free, he is ready to support efforts to combat the growing insecurity across the South-West region. He expressed concern over the persistent attacks by armed herdsmen on farmers, warning that the situation could spiral further out of control if not urgently addressed by authorities.
Igboho became a prominent figure in the Yoruba self-determination movement in early 2021 after issuing a seven-day ultimatum to armed herdsmen to vacate Ibarapa land in Oyo State, following a series of violent attacks linked to some herders.
In July 2021, the Department of State Services (DSS) declared him wanted after raiding his residence in Ibadan, claiming he was stockpiling arms and inciting violence. The raid resulted in two deaths and over 30 arrests, raising significant public attention and scrutiny regarding his actions and the broader security situation in the region.
