Tani Olohun Dramatic Arrest Attempt Foiled

ValidViewNetwork can report that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, intervened on Tuesday to prevent police officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Videos circulating online showed a scuffle as officers attempted to take the Isese adherent away, with him resisting arrest.

In one video, a resident filmed the moment Tani Olohun was pinned to the ground by an officer, while others stood nearby. ValidViewNetwork has confirmed that the arrest attempt occurred at Tani Olohun’s residence amid an ongoing criminal case filed against him by the Ilorin Heritage Preservation Foundation over a social media video that the foundation alleged mocked an Islamic prayer and could cause religious tension.

Igboho’s Intervention

ValidViewNetwork has learned that members of Tani Olohun’s family subsequently contacted Igboho, who arrived at the scene with some supporters.

Subsequent videos showed Igboho, surrounded by supporters, speaking to an alleged senior official on the phone.

“They want to cause trouble for you. The whole neighbourhood is blocked. They are fighting for religion, and the neighbours are not ready to release him,” the Yoruba activist said while talking on the phone.

The case is before a court in Ilorin. However, the circumstances surrounding the arrest attempt, including whether the officers had a valid warrant or were acting on a fresh court order, were not immediately clear.

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Tani Olohun Speaks After Release

ValidViewNetwork understands that after being freed, the Isese advocate, visibly battered and dressed in torn clothes, thanked his supporters: “To all Yoruba people, I thank you all. This morning, as I stepped out of my house, I encountered them. They attempted to kidnap me and took me away unlawfully. They restrained me. I thank all my people. My profound gratitude goes to Governor Seyi Makinde. Most importantly, above all, to Chief Sunday Igboho, I thank you deeply. You are a true son of the Yoruba nation.”

ValidViewNetwork will continue to monitor this developing story and bring you updates as more information emerges.