By Ayodele Oni
Yoruba Nation Activist, Chief Sunday Igboho, currently being detained at the Benonise prison may be having issues with his health, as he was reportedly diagnosed with possible kidney or lungs illness.
One of his lawyers, Yomi Aliyu, disclosed this in an interview with BBC Yoruba, noting that the rights activist developed the illness in Benin Republic prison custody.
According to him, the agitator has also been critically ill and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Igboho is currently facing trial in Benin Republic after he was arrested at the airport along with his wife while attempting to travel out of that country.
The lawyer raised an alarm that Igboho needed urgent medical attention, saying, “Igboho was not diagnosed with this sickness before he was arrested in Cotonou. It was so critical that they had to rush him to the hospital.
“I can’t tell if he has been returned to the prison from the hospital but what I know is, he’s battling ill health and it seems his kidney and lungs are already being affected.
“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.”
Yoruba self-determination group, Ilana Omo Oodua, confirmed the development.
“Yes, he is ill and his kidney appears affected. 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.
Spokesperson for Ilana Oodua, Maxwell Adeleye, said, “Expect our reaction soon. But the government should be warned that nothing must happen to Igboho.”
