Igboho: I’m Awaiting Federal Govt’s Approval To Dislodge Criminals From S’West Forests

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said he is still awaiting the federal government’s approval for the take-off of his security outfit, “Iru Ekun Security Network,” as part of the moves to dislodge criminal elements from South-West forests.

He also expressed his readiness to comply with the Executive Order recently issued by the Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, to regulate the activities of private security firms in the state.

Igboho, who made this known in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, stressed that all necessary documents and procedural requirements needed for the approval of “Iru Ekun Security Network” had been submitted to the Federal Government.

The PUNCH Online reports that Makinde signed into law Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organisations offering Security and Allied Services in the state on Wednesday, 20 May.

Makinde said the move was necessary to ensure that all groups and associations involved in security-related activities, such as vigilantes and other community-based security groups, operate within a clear legal and operational framework that supports peace, order, and the rule of law in the state.

The Governor said the executive order became necessary in view of the growing security challenges confronting communities and the increasing number of groups engaging in security-related activities without proper coordination.

Igboho, in a statement in Ibadan, on Monday, said, “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.

“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 therefore commended President Bola Tinubu for his resolve and commitment to rejigging the security architecture in the South-West and across Nigeria.

Igboho said, “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.

“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.

“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.”

المصدر: Leadership (Nigeria)