The Ibadan residence of a Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise called Sunday Igboho was, on Monday morning, attacked by some yet-to-identified gunmen.
The incident was confirmed by spokesmen to Chief Adeyemo, Mr. Koiki Olayomi and Dapo Salami, who claimed that the attack was futile as they were resisted by aides to the freedom fighter.
According to the aides, the attackers stormed the house around 1:30a.m. and attempted to set it ablaze but they were resisted by the vigilant security aides of the freedom fighter.
Though, the two aides did not confirm if there were an exchange of gunshots, it was gathered from sources that the two sides exchanged gunfire.
Koiki, on his Facebook page said the gunmen invaded the home of Sunday Igboho located at Soka area of Ibadan in the early hours of Monday.
Some residents of the area said they were praying earnestly while the gunshots were being fired.
Though, one of the spokespersons alleged that the gunmen were agents of government, however, there was nothing to prove this claim.
Koiki warned that if the security agents did not leave his boss alone, it might be the beginning of the problem that the government was waiting for.
Koiki’s post read, “The gunmen came exactly 1.30 am. They attempted to enter the house but they were resisted.
“I cannot confirm the number of those who came. But, they came and they were resisted.
“We are not suspecting anyone, but we know that some people came. They came and they were resisted, that is just it.” On his part, Salami, who confirmed the development said, “Yes, the hoodlums came to the Soka residence of Chief Sunday Igboho at 1:30 am but there was stuff resistance by our men.”
When asked if the attackers were able to get Chief Igboho, he said ‘No’, adding that Chief Igboho was safe.
“I have not seen him this morning. But, the attackers couldn’t get to him. He is in a safe place now.”
He added that the bandits attempted to burn down the house but they were unable to do so.
A resident who spoke with reporters said “I wonder why this present government was trying to curry problem for itself noting that why should the government be trailing someone who is just protecting his people when the government has failed to do so. “There are criminals out there who have been bold enough to own up to attacks on some people, this same government is not after them. It appears the government wants to cause problem in the country”.