The Pathfinder
Tuesday January 27, 2026
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The Federal Government has removed the name of Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from its wanted list following the intervention of prominent South-West traditional rulers.
His spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying arrangements had been concluded for Igboho’s return to Nigeria after Yoruba monarchs appealed to President Bola Tinubu on his behalf.
According to Koiki, the intervention involved respected rulers, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Alao.
Igboho fled Nigeria on July 1, 2021, after a raid on his Ibadan residence by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army over allegations of arms stockpiling.
The operation followed his agitation against attacks on farmers by armed herdsmen in the South-West.
During the raid, three of his aides were killed while 13 others were arrested.
Igboho later escaped to the Benin Republic but was arrested in Cotonou on July 19, 2021, while attempting to travel to Germany.
He was detained for over a year before his release in March 2022.
Koiki said Igboho has now been officially cleared and may return home at any time, describing the development as a major relief for the Yoruba people.
Meanwhile, Igboho, has arrived in Nigeria after the removal of his name from the list of wanted persons.
He returned home from self-exile in neighbouring Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Upon arrival, Igboho was welcomed by supporters, Muslim clerics, and others at his Soka, Ibadan residence.
They offered prayers over Igboho’s smooth return, and also prayed for President Bola Tinubu and traditional rulers who intervened in his case.
While recounting his ordeal, Igboho, who shed tears, lamented that under the previous administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, he was declared wanted, denied a Nigerian passport, and had his bank accounts frozen despite favourable court rulings.
His return could be termed as another homecoming after he fled Nigeria on July 1, 2021, following a raid on his Ibadan residence by a combined team of the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army over allegations of stockpiling arms and ammunition.
In 2024, Igboho was in the country briefly for his late mother’s burial ceremony.
Igboho then proceeded to the palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, where he was warmly received by supporters.
The visibly happy Oba Ladoja welcomed Igboho and prayed for his success.
In his speech, Igboho said: “I’m grateful to God Almighty for this day. I’m also grateful to our President. Baba Olubadan Ladoja was instrumental to my final freedom. Since the day I was in Cotonou, he has been checking up on me as a son. Baba Adebanjo also helped me. Baba Ladoja helped me by speaking with elders in Yoruba Land.
“He spoke with me last Friday while I was in Cotonou. He told me to pack my load, that he was with the President, and he had spoken with him. Baba Ladoja said he begged him, and he has authorised that I am cleared. I’m grateful to God Almighty because I never thought I would come back home.
“I’m very happy, that’s why I have to come and pay homage to Baba Ladoja. I’m sincerely grateful to President Bola Tinubu.
“My advice to Yoruba people is for us to unite, so that we can take our region to greater heights. I’m confident that President Bola Tinubu is making efforts to improve security.”
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