Eight of detained 12 associates of the Yoruba nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho), have been released by the State Security Service.
This followed Monday’s court order that they should be released from detention immediately.
According to their lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the eight were released “this afternoon.”
He said the detainees’ legal team, which he heads, was working to get the remaining four out by Tuesday (tomorrow).
Those released are Abdulateef Onaolapo, Tajudeen Erinoye, Diekola Jubril, Ayobami Donald, Uthman Adelabu, Oluwafemi Kunle, Raji Kazeem and Bamidele Sunday.
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