Residents of Igboho in Oyo State celebrated after a family allegedly abducted by suspected kidnappers regained their freedom shortly after a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
Videos circulating on social media showed jubilant scenes across the town, with residents singing, dancing, and expressing relief over reports that the victims had been released. The freed family was said to include a pregnant woman, her children, and another relative who had been held hostage.
The development followed rising tension in the community over persistent kidnapping incidents and insecurity, which prompted a strong reaction from Sunday Igboho during a meeting with community leaders and stakeholders. In a widely shared video from the gathering, the activist addressed traditional rulers, local figures, and residents, expressing concern over the growing wave of abductions and violent crime in the area.
He accused some individuals within the Fulani community of being linked to kidnapping activities, alleging that innocent residents had repeatedly been targeted. He also referenced a recent case involving a pregnant woman and ransom negotiations that, according to him, ended in tragedy.
“The person who brought the ransom was killed, and only one person was allowed to survive. Such incidents cannot continue,” he said.
Following this, he issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate release of all abducted persons believed to be in captivity within the area, insisting he had restrained himself out of respect for appeals from traditional rulers and elders.
“I am Sunday Igboho. I am calm because my fathers asked me to remain calm. Let this be the last time such an incident happens in this community,” he declared.
He further warned that failure to release the captives within the deadline could trigger further action aimed at identifying and confronting those allegedly responsible.
Shortly after the ultimatum expired, reports emerged that the kidnapped family had been released. Subsequent videos showed residents celebrating the development, with many expressing relief over the safe return of the victims.
However, the circumstances surrounding the release remain unclear, and authorities had not issued any official confirmation regarding the victims’ freedom or the identities of those behind the abduction at the time of filing this report.
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