Breaking: 29 Yoruba Nation agitators arraigned in Oyo

About 29 Yoruba Nation agitators have been arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

They were arraigned on Wednesday for invasion of the Governor’s Office and the state House of Assembly.

They were arraigned on seven counts of treasonable felony, unlawful society, illegal possession of firearms, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.

The Investigative Police Officer, Bakare Rasaq, an inspector with the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, said the offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.

The case, with charge number Mi/520c/2024, is between the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects.