The case involving Sunday Adeyemo, Yoruba nation agitator popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been adjourned.
The Cour De’appal De Cotonou in Benin Republic adjourned the
hearing till Friday, July 23.
The separatist activist is believed to have been arraigned
on immigration-related offences.
Ropo, his wife, was however released and the judge ordered
the return of her passport.
After the adjournment, neither Igboho’s lawyers nor the
Beninese counsel spoke on what transpired in the court, BBC Yoruba reports.
Igboho and his wife have been in custody since their arrest
at Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou, as they attempted to
board a flight to Germany on Monday.
They were interrogated by Beninese security operatives at
the Brigade Criminelle facility between Wednesday and Thursday.
Olayomi Koiki, media aide to Igboho, had earlier said the
outcome of the court hearing will be favourable.
“Benin Republic respects its laws and we have to appreciate
that instead of listening to distractions. We all know that Igboho is not a
criminal or terrorist,” he had said.
“Let us therefore allow the lawyers to do their work. We all
want to know the outcome of the case but let us be patient for now. Maybe,
there will be more update today or tomorrow. Whatever happens will be in our favour.”
While the hearing lasted, Igboho’s supporters milled around
the court premises awaiting the outcome.
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