Twenty-nine suspected armed members of the Yoruba Nation were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ibadan Chief Magistrate Court for their involvement and roles in the aborted invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat and hijacking of Oyo State House of Assembly on Saturday, April 13.
The number of 29 arraigned is an increase of eight more following the earlier parade of 21 suspects by the Oyo State Police Command.
They were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on treasonable felony, unlawful society, illegal possession of firearm, going armed and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
According to the Investigative Police Officer with the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Inspector Bakare Rasaq, the offences are contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol.II, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
The case with charge number Mi/520c/2024 is between the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects.