Yoruba Nation Rally: Traditionalists Storm Protest Venue

By Gbenga Odunsi, Lagos

The Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos turned rowdy as traditionalists dressed in their white attire stormed the venue of the protest.

                                                The protesters. Source: The Guardian

Duos news gathered that the traditionalists accompanied by other protesters chanted “Oduduwa Nation now”, “Yoruba Nation Now”.

Security operatives teargassed the protesters but the defiant protesters refused to back down. The traditionalists, while speaking to policemen urged them to protect them rather than teargas them. 

They sang unity songs as they huddled together.

“No going back,” “We want Oodua Nation,” were among the songs chanted repeatedly, as the protesters asked the Federal Government to stop “persecuting” Sunday ‘Igboho.’ Some fliers displayed were captioned, ‘Leave Igboho alone,’ ‘Igboho is not the problem, arrest terrorists and bandits.’ 

In another related development, a 14-year-old girl named Jumoke, who was recently employed as a salesgirl in a makeshift shop close to the rally venue, was allegedly killed by a stray bullet while preparing for the day. 

When newsmen visited the scene, blood was still fresh at the scene and covers of yoghourt bottles littered the floor. 

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A man in his 50s, who does not want his name in print, said: “Jumoke was loading yoghourt inside the freezer before she was hit by the bullet on the rib. She started working here two weeks ago. Her body was moved away by the police when this place became crowded. 

“We learnt that the police claimed she died two days ago, but see the blood on the floor still fresh. Jumoke was killed by the police.”

                                        The deceased, Jumoke. Source: PUNCH

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the Command did not fire live bullets at the Ojota rally and that the corpse of the girl was found wrapped and abandoned at a distance, far from Ojota venue of the rally, behind MRS Filling Station, inward Maryland with dried blood stains suggesting that the corpse is not fresh. 

“After a close look at the corpse, a wound suspected sustained from a sharp object was seen on it. The Command hereby wishes to debunk the rumour and state categorically that it is a calculated attempt to create confusion and fears in the minds of good people of Lagos State and the country at large.” Adejobi said.

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