Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are sponsoring the recent abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Speaking during a meeting with newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Akinteye Babatunde, at his residence in Soka, Ibadan, Igboho alleged that some politicians were providing financial and logistical support to criminal groups operating in the region.
According to him, he volunteered to lead efforts to flush out the kidnappers from their hideouts but was prevented from doing so by the Oyo State Government.
Igboho claimed he possesses information about individuals allegedly backing the criminals and warned that he would publicly expose them if the attacks and abductions continue.
He further alleged that the same forces he believes worked against former President Goodluck Jonathan are now attempting to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration by creating insecurity and spreading misinformation.
The activist maintained that his proposed intervention was rejected after authorities reportedly informed him that the abductors had threatened to kill the victims if he attempted any rescue operation.
Speaking on his security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, Igboho said he received federal approval for the initiative but was restricted from operating fully within Oyo State.
He insisted that his team has the capacity to drive criminal elements out of forests across the South-West if granted the necessary support and authorization.
The comments come amid growing tension following the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area. Reports indicate that one of the kidnapped teachers was later killed by the abductors.
Igboho reiterated his readiness to work within the legal framework established by the Oyo State Government while continuing to advocate stronger security measures to tackle rising insecurity in the region.
