Unknown gunmen have attacked the home of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, in the early hours of Thursday, July 1, 2021.
The attackers raided his house located in Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State around 1:00 a.m, and reportedly shot some of the residents.
The raid was confirmed by Igboho’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki. He said the gunmen were seen in military uniforms when carrying out the attack which lasted for hours. He said bullet holes were found in cars parked in the premises while bloodstains were seen at the premises.
It was also alleged that some persons in the house including a close ally of Igboho identified as ‘Lady K’, were whisked away.
Witnesses in the area said there was pandemonium in the Soka community in the early hours of the morning following the gunshots.
Igboho’s vehicles, including his G-wagon, Prado Jeep, and some properties including furniture, and windows were destroyed.
Some people were allegedly killed by the assailants and the bodies of those shot taken away while one woman was reportedly abducted in the process.
