Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist, has reportedly been diagnosed with a kidney or lung disease.
Igboho contracted the sickness while imprisoned in the Benin Republic, according to one of his lawyers, Yomi Aliyyu, who revealed this in an interview with BBC Yoruba. The agitator, he claims, has also become critically ill and has been transported to the hospital for treatment.
On July 1, 2021, Igboho's residence in Ibadan was invaded by security agents. While Igboho was on the run, 12 of his aides were apprehended and charged in court.
Igboho was later apprehended with his wife in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on July 16, 2021, while attempting to fly to Germany, and has been detained since since.
“Igboho was not diagnosed with this ailment before he was arrested in Cotonou,” Aliyyu added during the interview. They had to rush him to the hospital because the situation was so critical.
I'm not sure if he's been released from the hospital, but I do know that he's in poor health, and it appears that his kidneys and lungs are already failing him.
Even though I cannot tell which part of his body the sickness has really affected, I know it has to do with his internal organs.”
The incident was confirmed by sources in Ilana Omo Oodua, the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination parties.
"Yes, he's sick, and his kidney appears to be damaged." We are not very sure yet. Another test result is expected for confirmation. We are working on that and I can assure you that he is in safe hands,” one of the sources said."