How my Trusted Associate Betrayed me, Revealed Cat to DSS

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By Ibironke Mulikat

Yoruba Nation activists, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has revealed fresh details about the July 2021 midnight raid on his Ibadan residence by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, in Ondo State, Igboho claimed that a close associate betrayed him, exposing sensitive information that guided the security operatives during the invasion.

The Alleged Betrayal

The activist, who narrowly escaped death on the night of the attack, alleged that the betrayal extended beyond human intelligence. He disclosed that his trusted ally informed the DSS about his pet cat, which the operatives allegedly targeted during the operation.

“When my house was invaded, their plan was to kill me, but God and your prayers protected me. One of my friends told them not to let my cat escape. They eventually killed it, wrapped it like a corpse, and carried it away,” Igboho said.

He further explained that the operatives gained access to his bedroom through his Personal Assistant, who was forced at gunpoint to lead them in.

Night of Terror in Ibadan

The raid, which turned bloody, left two people dead and several properties destroyed. It sparked nationwide outrage and condemnation from human rights activists, cultural leaders, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, and socio-political groups, who accused the Federal Government of abuse of power.

Igboho later fled Nigeria but was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, while attempting to travel abroad.

Appeal to Monarch for Intervention

During his visit to the Olowo’s palace, Igboho appealed to the monarch to use his influence with President Bola Tinubu to secure his freedom.

“Kabiyesi, Tinubu is your son, you can help me speak with him. I could have gone into the bush to face insecurity, but I chose peace,” he pleaded.

Monarch’s Counsel

Responding, Oba Ogunoye described Igboho as a figure of hope for many Yoruba youths but advised him to continue pursuing his cause within the framework of the law.

The monarch urged him to embrace dialogue and constructive engagement while assuring him of royal support for peace and justice.