29 Yoruba Nation Agitators Arraigned In Ibadan Court

Adoga Stephen By Adoga Stephen - Editor-In-Chief
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Twenty-nine individuals suspected to be part of the Yoruba Nation group were brought before an Ibadan Chief Magistrate Court on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the attempted invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday, April 13.

They faced a seven-count charge, including treasonable felony, unlawful society, illegal possession of firearms, going armed, and behavior likely to cause a breach of peace.

According to Investigative Police Officer Bakare Rasaq, an Inspector with the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku, Ibadan, these offenses are in violation of Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol.II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.

The case, with charge number Mi/520c/2024, involves the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects.

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Stephen studied Mass Communication at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), where he acquired requisite training for the practice of journalism. He loves the media, and his interest mostly lies in print medium, where his creative writing skill makes him a perfect fit.