Yoruba Nation activist and youth leader, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as , has issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Igboho, Oyo State, demanding the immediate release of residents allegedly abducted by suspected bandits.
Speaking on Saturday at the palace of the town’s monarch in Igboho, located in the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State, Igboho expressed outrage over the reported kidnapping of local residents on Friday, warning that failure to secure their release within the stipulated period could lead to a confrontation between affected communities and those suspected to be harbouring the abductors.
Addressing Fulani elders during the meeting, the activist said the continuous cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the area had become unbearable, stressing that residents could no longer tolerate attacks on innocent people. He urged the elders to use their influence to ensure the safe return of the abducted victims without delay.
According to him, community leaders and security stakeholders have repeatedly raised concerns over criminal activities in parts of the Oke-Ogun region, yet incidents of abduction continue to occur. He maintained that local communities deserve protection and should be able to go about their daily activities without fear.
Igboho warned that if the victims were not released within two hours, the situation could escalate into a crisis, declaring, “We will clash,” while insisting that those responsible for the abductions must be held accountable.
The meeting reportedly drew the attention of traditional leaders, community members and security observers, who appealed for calm and urged all parties to pursue lawful means of resolving the situation.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from security agencies regarding the ultimatum, while efforts to confirm the status of the abducted residents were ongoing.
The latest development has heightened concerns over security in the Oke-Ogun area, where residents have repeatedly called for stronger measures to curb kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes threatening lives and livelihoods.