‘We must remove criminals from Southwest’ – Igboho tells Iru Ekun volunteers

Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely recognized as Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist, urged volunteers of the Iru Ekun Security Network to intensify their efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities in the Southwest region. During the inauguration of the Lagos State chapter of the security network, Igboho emphasized the need to maintain the recent decline in kidnapping for ransom, banditry, and other serious crimes while ensuring all operations remain within legal boundaries.

Iru Ekun is dedicated to addressing threats to peace and security in the Southwest, regardless of the perpetrator's ethnic or religious background. The network views itself as a crucial response to the growing security challenges faced by communities. Igboho acknowledged the support of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies in their fight against criminal activities. He also highlighted the importance of intelligence-sharing in tackling these issues.

Igboho expressed confidence in the Iru Ekun Security Network's ability to continue its mission beyond President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, with the organization's second term set to conclude by 2031. However, he cautioned volunteers against meddling in civil disputes such as land conflicts, debt recovery, marital issues, and disputes involving personal relationships.

The group's efforts have contributed to a reduction in incidents like kidnapping, herders-farmers' clashes, banditry, and other forms of insecurity in the South West region.