Benenoise Court remands Sunday Igboho to cell until final decision on extradition

The embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been returned to cell in Benin Republic after an appearance in court in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The case started late 5pm on Thursday as hundreds of Yoruba people thronged the court premises in solidarity with the Sunday Ighoho.
The development followed the decision of the Court D’Appeal in Cotonou to adjourn the hearing on his extradition till today Friday, July 23, 2021.
Igboho’s wife, a German, who was arrested alongside her husband at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, was however released unconditionally after six hours of arguments and counter arguments.

The reporter who covered the court case said there was uncertainty on Thursday evening when the hearing began at the Cour De’appal De Cotonou.

Igboho arrived the court at about 5pm on Thursday evening.

Media Report