Reports reaching out from the residence of the Yoruba Nation coordinator, Prof. Banji Akintoye, in Ado-Ekiti have been attacked by unknown gunmen.
The incident was disclosed via a statement by the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, Tuesday.
The statement, which was attached with images from the scene of the attack, was signed by Ilana Omo Oodua by the spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye.
Adeleye noted that the incident occurred on Saturday in the Yoruba Nation leader’s absence, adding that the police had been notified.
The statement partly read, “The leadership of the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), is displeased to inform the general public that the Ado-Ekiti country home of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye, was attacked on Saturday, 30th October 2021.
Gunshots were fired into the house by assailants who apparently climbed a chair outside the gate to shoot in.
Luckily, Professor Banji Akintoye was not around at the time, and nobody was hurt.
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.
