Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has disclosed that he is awaiting approval from the Federal Government to formally begin operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network.
Igboho made the disclosure while speaking on efforts to tackle insecurity and criminal activities across the South-West region.
According to him, all necessary documents required for the registration of the security outfit have already been submitted, while approval from the Federal Government is expected soon.
Security Outfit Ready to Collaborate With Agencies
Igboho stated that the Iru Ekun Security Network is prepared to work closely with security agencies to combat kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups operating within forests and rural communities.
He listed agencies the outfit intends to collaborate with to include the Police, Department of State Services, DSS, Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
According to him, the outfit’s major objective is to help restore peace and improve security in communities facing threats from criminal activities.
He added that rural residents and farmers have continued to suffer attacks in several parts of the South-West.
Support for Makinde’s Executive Order
Igboho also expressed readiness to comply with the Executive Order recently introduced by Governor Seyi Makinde to regulate private security operations in Oyo State.
He explained that the security network would operate within the law and cooperate with relevant authorities.
The activist noted that stronger collaboration between community-based security groups and conventional security agencies could improve efforts to tackle insecurity.
Renewed Debate Over Regional Security
The discussion around regional security outfits has continued to grow amid increasing concerns over kidnappings and violent attacks in different parts of the country.
Several stakeholders have argued that community-based security initiatives could help complement the efforts of conventional security agencies, especially in remote areas.
The latest comments by Sunday Igboho have further renewed conversations around the role regional security outfits could play in addressing insecurity in the South-West.
