I Know Politicians Behind Kidnappings in Oyo — Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to expose politicians allegedly backing kidnappers operating in Oyo State if the attacks continue.

Igboho made the claim while speaking to the newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde, at his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan on Wednesday.

In a video that has since gone viral, the activist said he had volunteered to assist in rescuing students abducted in Oriire Local Government Area but was prevented from doing so by the Oyo State Government.

“I know the politicians behind them, and if they do not stop perpetrating their evil acts, I will mention them all. I know them. The politicians behind them are the ones giving them ammunition and money,” he said.

Igboho also alleged that certain individuals were working to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“The same thing they did to Jonathan is what they are doing to Tinubu. They want to make the country ungovernable for him. They even have fake news propaganda to scare the masses and divert supporters away from the President,” he said.

Speaking on the recent abduction in Oyo State, Igboho claimed he offered to deploy his men for a rescue operation but was advised against it.

“Later, they informed me that the kidnappers said if I try to force myself to come rescue the children, they will kill them all. If they are serious about rescuing the victims, they should tell my boys and me to chase them out of the forests in our regions and see if those people will remain there,” he said.

He further claimed that despite federal approval for his proposed security outfit, “Iru Ekun Security Network,” the state government restricted its operations.

“After I arranged ‘Iru Ekun’ security network, the Federal Government permitted me, but the state government said no security must take a step behind them,” he said.