Igboho was arrested on July 19, 2021, in Cotonou, whereas on his technique to Germany.

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted after the federal government of Benin republic prolonged Yoruba Nation freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho's detention by one other six months.
Sani described Igboho's detention as inhuman and condemnable.
In a tweet, the activist, nonetheless, distanced himself from Igboho's separatist actions.
"I don't support Igboho's separatist ideas and activities in anyway, but the reported extension of his detention by six months is inhuman and condemnable," Sani tweeted.
Experiences has it that Yomi Aliyyu, Igboho's counsel revealed that the liberty fighter's detention was prolonged by six months with none legal costs introduced towards him.
Igboho was arrested on July 19, 2021, in Cotonou, whereas on his technique to Germany.
This was after he fled Nigeria to Cotonou in Benin Republic.
The Division of State Companies, DSS, had declared the Yoruba Nation agitator needed after weapons had been allegedly found in his Ibadan residence.
