23rd December 2024
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Igboho’s extradition hearing holds today

Igboho’s extradition hearing holds today

A court sitting over the hearing of the extradition of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho by the Beninoise authorities will hold today, as sources disclosed to NewsTrack Nigeria (NTN).

Igboho, is at present in the custody of the operatives of Brigade criminelle in Cotonou.

He was arrested on Monday night while attempting to fly to Germany with his wife, Ropo.

The self-acclaimed freedom fighter was not brought to Court for the hearing by the Beninoise authorities.

The hearing holds by 10am at a Beninoise Court.

Igboho’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki in a live update on early Thursday monitored by The Nation, explained that his principal’s hearing will hold today.

According sources who related to The Nation in his report he said; “I can confirm, he will have the opportunity to be heard at the Benin Republic court, they respect international law. It will be held today (Thursday) by God’s grace.

“The sitting will be held at 10am in the morning at the Benin Republic court.

“The court will determine the fate of the extradition and we’ll also have the opportunity to present our case especially on the personality of Igboho.

“We know the magnitude of what the Nigerian government is trying to do if they try to get hold of Igboho but they will fail, by God’s grace

“Their intention was to capture him (Igboho), but God fought for him,” he said.

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