Gunmen ‘attack’ home of Yoruba nation coordinator in Ekiti

The home of Banji Akintoye, a historian and leader of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, has reportedly been attacked by gunmen.

Maxwell Adeleye, communications secretary of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, on Tuesday, said Akintoye was not at home during the attack.

He said the incident took place in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, on Saturday, October 30.

“Gunshots were fired into the house by assailants who apparently climbed a chair outside the gate to shoot in. Luckily, Akintoye was not around at the time, and nobody was hurt,” he said.

“Bullets suspected to be from AK 47 rifles were recovered after they dropped from the ceiling onto the floor. The matter has since been reported to the Ekiti state police command for investigation.

“We the Yoruba people within, and beyond the horizon of Nigeria will hold the Nigerian government responsible if any evil happens to our leader or any of his relations.”

Sunday Abutu, spokesman of Ekiti police, said the command is not aware of the attack.

Speaking with TheCable, he said an investigation into the alleged attack is ongoing.

“The police was not informed and not aware of the alleged attack,” he said.

“However, the commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the alleged incident to ascertain the truth and ensure those involved are brought to book if confirmed true.”