Adejumo Lateef, one of the agitators for the Yoruba Nation, has passed away while in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Services. The news of his death was revealed during a court hearing on Wednesday, adding a tragic note to an already tense trial. Lateef was one of 27 defendants facing charges related to the invasion of the Oyo State government secretariat in April 2024.....Read Full Article>>
The group had attempted to declare the Yoruba Nation, also known as the Oodua Republic. Lateef, who was the 18th defendant in the case, was being tried alongside others for conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, and treason.
Among the defendants in the trial are Adeyemo Peter, Adeyemo Joseph, Amos Oluwaseyi Ogundeji, Ayanwale Rofiat, Olalere Mathew, and Ismaila Malomo Peter. Other individuals involved include Fatoki Anthony, Murittala Abefe, Ismaila Adepoju, Fatunmbi Wasiu, Isaac Friday, Ayanwale Saburi, Adeola Elegbede, Ademola Adeniyi, Ogundeji Alabi, Ojo Olufemi, Ajani Ezekiel, Ayoola David, Adesokan Hameed, Abiona Esther, Omoyajowo Funsho, Tola Olufemi, Oritola Alabi, Kayode Fakeye, and Taiwo Titilayo.
The group faces five charges, which include conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful assembly, treasonable felony, and treason. These charges stem from the events surrounding their attempt to declare a breakaway republic for the Yoruba ethnic group.
The case is being presided over by Justice K. B. Olawoyin at the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. Following the announcement of Lateef’ s death, the court proceedings were adjourned. Justice Olawoyin has scheduled further hearings for November 6, 8, and 13, when the defendants are expected to continue their arraignment and hearings.
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This case continues to draw attention as it touches on the larger movement for Yoruba self- determination, an issue that has gained significant attention in recent years.
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