Monday, May 20

Sunday Igboho Returns to Nigeria, Accuses Buhari of Assassination Attempt

Upon his return to Nigeria, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho, attributed his comeback to the power of God. He accused ex-President Muhammadu Buhari of plotting to assassinate him by sending the Department of State Services (DSS) and soldiers to his residence.

Speaking to his supporters in Oyo State, Igboho claimed that his activism against Fulani herders’ attacks on Southwest farmers led to the assassination attempt. He emphasized, “Buhari sent his soldiers and DSS to arrest me in my house because I said Yorubas are not slaves to Fulanis, they can’t suppress us in our father’s land.”

Referring to his recent return to Nigeria ahead of his mother’s burial, Igboho had been outside the country since 2021, fleeing to Benin Republic after being declared wanted by the DSS. Following the invasion of his residence by the DSS in Oyo State, Igboho escaped and sought refuge in Benin Republic, where he was later arrested while attempting to travel to Germany.

While in Benin Republic, Igboho was held in custody for two years before eventually being released. He expressed forgiveness to Buhari and declared, “I will never forgive him. I am fully back.”