Iru Ekun Security volunteers exceed 80,000, says Igboho

Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, announced Monday that the Iru Ekun Security Network has registered more than 80,000 volunteers across Nigeria's South-West region. Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, described the turnout as a testament to the region's patriotism and commitment to local security initiatives.

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It is delightful to announce the impressive level of interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by our people in the Iru Ekun Security Network. We projected 50,000 personnel, but we have already registered over 80,000 in Yorubaland.

The security network aims to combat terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities plaguing the region. According to a statement from Igboho's media office, the launch of Iru Ekun has already led to a significant reduction in kidnapping cases, particularly in areas previously besieged by criminals. The outfit is reportedly conducting thorough background checks on its members to prevent infiltration by individuals with criminal records.

"It is delightful to announce the impressive level of interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by our people in the Iru Ekun Security Network," Igboho stated. "We projected 50,000 personnel, but we have already registered over 80,000 in Yorubaland." The security outfit has been officially launched in Oyo and Osun states, with plans for a Kwara State launch on Thursday, reportedly with the partnership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

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While we forge ahead lawfully in combating crimes, especially kidnapping and other terrorist acts capable of breaching the peace and safety of our rural communities, Nigerians should continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to collaborate with local communities to tackle insecurity.

Igboho also credited the reduction in abductions to improved local intelligence gathering and operational support from federal security agencies. He highlighted collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Ministry of Defence, military, Office of the National Security Adviser, and Department of State Services as crucial to restoring public confidence. He specifically commended the efforts of Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, DSS Director-General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and various Commissioners of Police in the South-West, Kwara, and Niger states for their support.

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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Director-General of the DSS, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Commissioners of Police in the South-West, Kwara and Niger states have greatly supported our operations. Without their backing, the successes we have recorded would not have been possible.