Gunmen Attack Sunday Igboho’s House Again, 2 People Killed
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The house of Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo AKA Sunday Igboho was attacked on Thursday by unknown gunmen in Ibadan
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According to reports, two residents were killed during the attack while several others were abducted by attackers who wore the military uniform
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This is the second time that the residence of the activist has been attacked since he waged war on herdsmen
The house of Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo AKA Sunday Igboho has once again been attacked by gunmen in Ibadan.
The attackers reportedly pulled up in a truck with military uniforms and entered the building located at Soka Ibadan.
Spoke person to the activist, Olayomi Koiki confirmed the news while stating that two residents were killed and others abducted.
Mr Koiki told BBC Pidgin that the attack took place around 1:30 am on Thursday.
The bodies of the deceased were carried away along with other people that were found in the building.
Mr Koiki however revealed that Sunday Igboho was not caught in the attack and this is not going to stop the planned rally in Lagos.
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Oyo state police commissioner Ngozi Onadek was contacted by BBC agents but she claimed not to have any knowledge of the attack.
This attack is coming only a few days before the Yoruba Nation rally that is set to be held in Lagos.
The rally is aimed at the actualisation of a separate nation for the Yoruba people.
This is not the first time that Sunday Igboho house will be attacked, in January one of the houses of the activist was set on fire by unknown men.
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