Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has been released from the detention of the Benin Republic government.
Gwamcee news gathered that his release was confirmed by the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, in a statement on Monday.
The Communications Secretary to Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Mr Maxwell Adeleye in a statement obtained said Igboho was released to Professor Banji Akintoye.
Akintoye’s deputy, Wale Adeniran also received him at his release.
The group’s communications Secretary Adeleye described the release of the activist as a triumph of truth over darkness in Yoruba Land.
It will be recalled that the Department of State Services on July 1, 2021, raided Igboho’s Ibadan residence, killed two of his aides, and arrested 12 of his aides who were later released after months in detention at the secret police’s headquarters in Abuja.
He was declared wanted by the DSS for allegedly stockpiling arms to destabilise Nigeria, an allegation he denied.
Igboho was arrested by Interpol at a Benin airport on July 19, 2021, when he tried to board a Germany-bound flight.
He was remanded in a prison in Benin Republic.
He was said to have faced trial for immigration-related offenses amongst others.
