Gunmen again attempted to attack a Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, at his Soka residence, Ibadan, in Oyo State on Monday.
The gunmen, according to his spokespersons, Mr Koiki Olayomi and Dapo Salami,
stormed the house around 1:30 am and attempted to set it ablaze but they were resisted by the vigilant security aides of Igboho.
Though, the two aides didn’t confirm if there were an exchange of gunshots, it was learnt that the two sides exchanged gunfire.
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Koiki, on his Facebook page said the gunmen invaded the home of Sunday Igboho located at Soka area of Ibadan in the early hours of Monday.
Some residents of the area said they were praying earnestly while the gunshots were being fired.
Koiki warned that if the security agents did not leave his boss alone, it might be the beginning of the problem that the government was waiting for.
Koiki said, “The gunmen came exactly 1.30 am. They attempted to enter the house but they were resisted. I cannot confirm the number of those who came. But, they came and they were resisted.
“We are not suspecting anyone, but we know that some people came. They came and they were resisted, that is just it.”
Salami also confirmed the attack by gunmen. He said, “Yes, the hoodlums came to the Soka residence of Chief Sunday Igboho at 1:30 am but there was stiff resistance by our men.”
He also said Igboho was safe.
“I have not seen him this morning. But, the attackers couldn’t get to him. He is in a safe place now.”
He added that the bandits attempted to burn down the house but they were unable to do so.