Around 4:30 p.m., security officials at the Benin Republic High Court in Cotonou were seen asking supporters of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, to leave the court premises.
According to reports, the hearing is no longer expected to take place in the courtroom due to the large turnout of people who had besieged the court on Monday to witness the hearing.
More details later…
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UPDATE: Igboho’s court hearing reportedly taking place secretly in Cotonou as security men order supporters out of court premises
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