Just In! DSS Produces 12 Igboho’s Aides In Court

Abiola Olawale
Writer
Release Igboho To Continue His Journey -- Soyinka Tells Benin

Ad

Ndume Slams Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List as Unfair, Demands Withdrawal Over Federal Character Breach

By Abiola Olawale Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial district of Borno State has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s list of ambassadorial nominees, labeling the appointments as a clear breach of the Federal Character Principle enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Ndume, known for his frank political commentary, issued a statement on Saturday calling…

Ex-Army Chief Faruk Yahaya slams ‘baseless’ terrorism-financing allegations, threatens legal action

By Obinna Uballa Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has strongly denied allegations linking him to individuals allegedly involved in terrorism financing, describing the claims as false, malicious and motivated by personal vendetta. The accusation - reportedly credited to retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi and published by Sahara Reporters - alleged that Yahaya…

Omisore Blasts APC Screening as ‘Joke,’ Accuses Tinubu’s Minister of Orchestrating Mass Disqualification

By Abiola Olawale ​Political tensions are escalating within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, criticised the party’s recent screening exercise, labeling it a "total joke." This comes after APC's screening committee disqualified six governorship aspirants under the party ahead of the Osun governorship primary election. Reacting, Omisore rejected the…

Ad

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday, has finally produced the 12 detained aides of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho in court.

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had last week ordered the DSS to produce the 12 aides who had been in detention since July 2, 2021.

The 12 aides were arrested during the invasion of Igboho’s residence in Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The operatives had raided Igboho’s residence in Ibadan over an intelligence report that the activist was allegedly stockpiling arms and ammunition to cause havoc in the country.

The 12 aides who have since been remanded in the custody of the DSS are currently present for court proceedings at the Federal High Court, Abuja, as of press time.

It was gathered that the suspects were brought to court in an 18-seater Toyota Hiace Bus marked, Abuja 785 KWL.

As of press time, the court proceedings was set to get underway as lawyers and the presiding judge are getting ready to commence the business of the day.

Ad

X whatsapp