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Photos: Five suspected Yoruba nation agitators arrested over attack on Radio Nigeria
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested no fewer than five suspected Yoruba Nation agitators in connection with an attempt to take over a Federal Government-owned radio station in Ibadan, the State capital.
The separatists attacked Radio Nigeria, Amuludun 99.1FM around 6 am on Sunday and took over the station for almost an hour. The suspects in police custody include Noah Atoyebi ‘M’ 30yrs, Gbenga Adeleke ‘M’ 25yrs, Abdulganiyu Kolawole ‘M’ 35yrs, Bashiru Kehinde O. ‘F’, and Fajola Elija ‘M’ 45yrs.
As gathered, the suspects were said to have seized the studio and went on air to declare the Yoruba nation.
Members of staff of the station scampered to safety when the attackers allegedly stormed the station with charms.
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams, in a statement assured that the police will protect lives and property as well as preserve law and order even as the state and nation gear up towards the inauguration ceremony for elected leaders on May 29, 2023.
The police, also informed that no personnel of the radio station was injured.
“I have personally detailed an investigation team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to demystify circumstances around the incident and as well expand the network of arrests through thorough, painstaking intelligence-driven investigation.
“While declaring this act as criminal, unpatriotic, and a clear case of terrorism which would be meted with adequate sanctions under the laws of the land, I assure good citizens of the State that the Security architecture of the Command in concert with relevant Sister Agencies has been strategically modified for optimum effectiveness not only for tomorrow’s epoch-making ceremony but beyond”, the commissioner said.