The Yoruba nation activist and founder of Iru Ekun Security Network, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as ‘Sunday Igboho’, has declared that the onslaught against criminals in the Southwest will continue to ensure effective security of the region.
He noted that recent reduction in cases of kidnapping, banditry and other vicious crimes in Yorubaland was as a result of the tactical support of Iru Ekun Security Network by the Police, Nigerian Army, Department of State Service (DSS) and other security agencies in the country.
In a statement, Igboho media office hinted that the agitator spoke during the launch of Iru Ekun in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Describing security as a collective responsibility of all, Igboho maintained: ‘Our commitment is to restore the confidence of our people in the Southwest in the government’s ability to guarantee a peaceful and enabling environment for healthy socioeconomic developments.
‘It is visible for all to see that the ignoble activities of rogue herders, bandits, and kidnappers, who hitherto shattered the peace of our agrarian communities and other communities, have subsided since Iru Ekun Security Network begins operations backed by the Police, military personnel, DSS operatives.”
He added: ‘Anytime you notice the activities of bandits on highways connecting Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states, or other criminals. in your locality, you must notify the police and other security agencies before confronting them.
‘Be proactive by not sparing any armed bandits because if you hesitate in taking action, you may be shot dead by these deadly criminals. We recently lost one of our members in Iwere Ile to armed bandits who killed him during a gun duel.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and prominent traditional rulers have rallied support for the Iru Ekun Security Network.
Deji of Akure, Oba Adetoyinbo Aladelusi and Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, promised to back the operations of Iru Ekun. They urged their subjects to cooperate with the security agencies to improve safety and peace in their communities.