Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that Sunday Igboho is trying to flee Nigeria by getting a new passport.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria says Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho, is working to obtain a new passport to facilitate his escape from Nigeria.
On July 1, the Department of State Services (DSS) raided Ighoho’s residence in Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital, during which his passport was seized.
DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya said the security agency recovered illegal arms — including seven AK-47 rifles — and thousands of ammunition from Igboho’s house.
DSS accused Ighoho of stockpiling arms in his residence, saying he must surrender to the nearest security agency.
In a letter dated July 9 and signed by assistant comptroller general of immigration, investigation and compliance, A.B. Baba, on behalf of the comptroller general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).
The NIS letter titled “Stop-listing of person” is addressed to the director-general of the DSS, the inspector-general of police, the director-general, National Intelligence Agency, and all zonal coordinators and control posts of the NIS.
The letter carries the information of “Adeyemo Sunday Adeniyi (aka Sunday Igboho), male, Nigerian, passport number A11613637, date of birth 10/10/1972”.
“I am directed to request that you kindly place the above-named person on stop-list.
“Credible intelligence revealed that Adeyemo is making efforts to obtain a police extract and/or court affidavit to enable him acquire a new Nigerian passport, apparently to facilitate his escape out of the country.
“In addition, he should be arrested wherever and whenever sighted and referred to the Director-General, Department of State Services vide letter no: S.605/A/246 dated 05 July 2021.” The letter read.