Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Ighoho has said he is awaiting federal government’s approval to commence operations of his proposed security outfit named “Iru Ekun Security Network,” aimed at combating criminal activities across forests in the South-West.
In a press statement issued on Monday, 25 May 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Igboho disclosed that all necessary documentation for the registration of the outfit had already been submitted to the Federal Government for consideration.
He explained that the security initiative was designed to complement the efforts of existing security agencies in tackling kidnappings, banditry and other violent crimes affecting communities in the region, especially rural areas.
“We have submitted all the required documents for our registered security firm, ‘Iru Ekun Security Network’, and are only waiting for the Federal Government’s approval, which will be granted soon,” he said.
Igboho stated that the proposed outfit was prepared to work closely with conventional security agencies, including the Police, Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
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“We are absolutely ready to collaborate with the Police, Department of State Service, Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other relevant stakeholders in the security sector to flush out terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, and other hoodlums, who are threatening the peace and safety of our people, most especially in the rural communities,” he added.
The activist also expressed support for the recently introduced Executive Order signed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, regulating private security organisations and community-based security groups operating within the state.
The executive order, signed last week, seeks to establish a legal and operational framework for groups involved in security-related activities amid growing insecurity and concerns over unregulated operations.
Igboho said his organisation was willing to comply fully with the directive and support efforts aimed at strengthening security coordination in the state and across Yorubaland.
“Besides, I want to state that we are also ready to comply with the new Executive Order issued by Governor Seyi Makinde to regulate the activities of private security concerns. We are ready to support and cooperate with measures aimed at strengthening the security and peace in Oyo and other states in Yorubaland,” he said.
He further stressed that improved security was essential for economic growth and agricultural productivity in rural communities.
“Without peace and security, healthy socioeconomic developments cannot thrive, most especially in the rural communities which remain the hub of agricultural production critical to the nation’s food security and means of livelihood for farmers,” he stated.
Igboho also commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as renewed efforts to address insecurity across the country.
“It is obvious that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is resolutely committed to tackling criminalities not only in the South-West but also in all other regions plagued by insecurity,” he said.
