By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Sunday Igboho arrested in Benin Republic
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
NewsTop stories

Sunday Igboho arrested in Benin Republic

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: July 22, 2021
Share
1 Min Read
Sunday Igboho
Sunday Igboho
SHARE

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has been reportedly arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, by the security forces.

According to reports, he was nabbed at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night while trying to escape to Germany after three weeks of being declared wanted by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The DSS during a press briefing displayed weapons it allegedly recovered from the house of the Yoruba Nation activist during a raid.

The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said the security police recovered Seven (7) AK-47 assault rifles; Three (3) Pump Action guns; Thirty (30) fully charged AK-47 magazines; Five Thousand (5,000) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition; Five (5) Cutlasses, One (1) Jack knife, One (1) Pen Knife; Two (2) Pistol holsters; One (1) binoculars; A wallet containing and Five (5) US Dollars in one (1) Dollar denomination.

- Advertisement -

However, Igboho, in a press statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, said the guns found in his house were ‘government magic’, stating that he only makes use of traditional powers for protection.

More to come…

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:CotonouSunday Igboho
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByMuhammad A. Aliyu
Follow:
Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
Previous Article FCTA releases COVID-19 guidelines for Eid-el-Kabir prayer, celebrations
Next Article Tiwa Savage and her father Tiwa Savage announces father’s death

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Parallel Market Rates

Okay.ng Logo
USD
Buy₦1,555.00
Sell₦1,568.00
GBP
Buy₦1,770.00
Sell₦1,800.00
EUR
Buy₦2,140.00
Sell₦2,175.00

Updated: 7 hours ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

0.00
ShareShareShare

Rates are for informational purposes only.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

INEC Releases New Guidelines on Election Result Reviews, Confirms 122 Applications for New Political Parties
News
NEPC Debunks Promotion Exam Allegations, Says Process Adheres to Civil Service Rules
News
9mobile Subscribers to Access MTN Network Under New Three-Year Deal
Telcos
Peter Rufai
Peter Rufai, Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Is Dead
Sport
David Mark, Atiku’s Coalition Efforts Not Reflective of PDP’s Official Stance, Party Clarifies
Politics
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Peter Obi
Politics

Labour Party Demands Peter Obi’s Resignation Within 48 Hours

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 3, 2025
Politics

Seven Akwa Ibom House of Representatives Members Defect to APC

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 3, 2025
Business

Black Market Exchange Rate: Dollar to Naira – Today – 3rd July 2025

Okay.ng
Okay.ng
July 3, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?