By Our Reporter
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State erupted in celebration after a kidnapped family โ including a pregnant woman, her children, and a sibling โ were reportedly released, following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
A video circulating on social media showed large crowds of residents singing and dancing in the streets to mark the victims’ return.
The release came after Igboho issued a stern warning to suspected Fulani community leaders over rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the area. In an earlier viral video, he addressed community representatives and traditional leaders, voicing anger over alleged killings and abductions, including an incident involving a pregnant woman and a ransom negotiation that reportedly turned deadly.
“The person who brought the ransom, you still killed him and spared only one person,” he said, warning that such incidents must not be repeated.
Igboho then gave a two-hour ultimatum for the release of other abducted victims, stressing that he had exercised restraint at the request of traditional rulers.
“I am Sunday Igboho. I am calm because my fathers asked me to be calm with you. Let this be the last time such a thing will happen,” he said.
He further warned that failure to comply would trigger decisive action, including the possibility of his men entering suspected hideouts linked to the kidnappings.
Following the ultimatum, videos from the community showed jubilant residents celebrating what was described as the family’s release. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of their freedom remain unclear at the time of filing this report.
Video Credit : Punch Newspapers
