Leading Yoruba Agitator, Prof Akintoye’s Residence In Ekiti Attacked By Gunmen

By Ayodele Oni

A new dimension was introduced into Banditry as gunmen reportedly attacked the Ado-Ekiti residence of Yoruba Nation coordinator, Prof Banji Akintoye.

The attack was made known by the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye.

According to the organisation, the incident happened on Saturday, while the Yoruba leader was away.

The statement explained that “The leadership of the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), is displeased to inform the general public that the Ado-Ekiti country home of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye, was attacked on Saturday, 30th October, 2021.

“Gunshots were fired into the house by assailants who apparently climbed a chair outside the gate to shoot in.

“Luckily, Professor Banji Akintoye was not around at the time, and nobody was hurt.

“Bullets suspected to be from AK 47 rifles were recovered after they dropped from the ceiling onto the floor.

“The matter has since been reported to the Ekiti State Police Command for investigation.

“We the Yoruba people within, and beyond the horizon of Nigeria will hold the Nigerian Government responsible if any evil happens to our leader or any of his relations.”

The Professor, a strong backer of Sunday Igboho and a leading light in the quest for an independent Oduduwa Republic out of Nigeria, is allegedly in the Republic of Benin.