Sunday Igboho writes Buhari govt, demands N500 million for damages

Emmanuel AmudaJuly 4, 2021

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Chief Yomi Alliyu, the lawyer to Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho, has written to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, demanding N500 million following the invasion of Igboho’s residence by personnel of the Department of State Services(DSS).

Nigeria Nigeria had reported that the DSS operatives stormed the Ibadan residence of Igboho, killing at least two of his aides and abducting his wife and many others.

Sunday Igboho in a letter released through his lawyer, Yomi Alliyu (SAN) titled, “Illegal gang grossly unconstitutional invasion of Sunday Igboho’s residence,’’ demanded N500m as reparation for damage done by the DSS’ officers.

The money, according to the lawyer, would be used to replace his client’s exotic cars which included Mercedes Benz G-Class and 2019 Lexus car.

He added, “We hereby demand that the Federal Government orders an investigation into the actions of the various security operatives led by DSS that raided Chief Sunday Adeyemo’s house with a view to sanctioning them and release all the innocent people arrested and compensate the families of those murdered.

“Our client should also be paid N500m as reparation for damage to his exotic cars that include Mercedes Benz G-Class and 2019 Lexus Car. We also demand a public apology.

“No demand to enter was made but rather they shot their way into the house, allegedly killing seven people, though DSS spokesman admitted killing two people which involved an old Imam that used to lead Muslim occupants in prayers and observing Tahjud at the time of the barbaric raid. A lady among the invaders was allegedly shouting, “If you get him, gun him down.”

The attack on Igboho’s residence did not stop the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos on Saturday as hundreds of supporters of activists stormed the state despite the presence of heavily armed security personnel.

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