The regime said those peacefully agitating for a separate country were criminals and must be treated like bandits and terrorists.
The regime solicited the support of the press to protect the information space from dissenting voices.
The House Speaker said IPOB and Yoruba Nation activists have become increasingly unreasonable and unwelcoming of dissent, therefore “are no different from Boko Haram and ISWAP.”
“The recognition that the system is not working optimally for many of our people should inspire a broad-based movement for reform.”
The SSS is seeking fresh prosecution of Mr Oyetunji and Ms Babatunde for terrorism, and possession of prohibited firearms without lawful authority.
Alaafin said the Sango Festival is one of the globally recognised festivals that promote Yoruba culture and heritage.
The deceased was hit by a stray bullet from police officers firing guns and tear gas canisters to disperse agitators.
The attorney general of the federation filed a preliminary objection against the court’s reprieve for Mr Igboho on Wednesday.
Among Afro-Brazilians, Exu is worshiped by those who practice Candomble religion similar to Esu worshipped by some Yorubas in Nigeria.
SSS on Wednesday produced the 12 detained Yoruba Nation agitators accused along with Sunday ‘Igboho’ Adeyemo, before the Abuja Division Federal High Court.
