A group of Yoruba Nation agitators, including Ayanwale Rofiayat, was paraded by the Oyo State Police Command following their invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Governor’s office.
The suspects were reportedly promised an end to their hardships in exchange for their participation.
The incident, which occurred last Saturday, saw the hoisting of the Yoruba Nation flag atop the state government buildings, an act the state government has labeled as treasonable.
During the police operation, various items were seized, including military attire, communication devices, and ammunition.
Rofiayat, speaking at the police command in Ibadan, shared that the promises made to her by the sponsors included empowerment and a future free from starvation for her family.
She revealed that the military uniforms worn by the agitators were distributed in Ibadan prior to the assault on the government buildings.
Mr. Alabi Ogundeji, another suspect who is a lecturer at a Federal College of Education, detailed the widespread nature of the movement across Yoruba-speaking states and mentioned that official letters were sent out as part of their campaign to establish Yoruba as an indigenous nation.
The Oyo State Police are continuing their investigations into the incident and the broader network behind the Yoruba Nation agitation movement.
