Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has launched the Ogun State chapter of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative aimed at supporting efforts to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities across the South-West.
The Ogun chapter was inaugurated amid a large gathering of supporters and volunteers, with members appearing in coordinated outfits. Igboho said the initiative would expand across the South-West and focus on improving security in communities, forests and other areas considered vulnerable to criminal activities.
Speaking at the event, Igboho said members of the outfit would receive formal training, with the Federal Government expected to determine who would conduct the training. He added that the Ogun State Government would determine where trained members would be deployed, while members would receive identification cards at the local government level.
Igboho also urged members to maintain discipline and avoid abusing their positions after receiving training and identification. He said the Ogun State Government had promised to support the initiative and would determine a monthly allowance for members to enable them to carry out their duties while supporting their families.
The launch comes amid growing concerns over kidnapping, banditry and other security challenges in parts of the South-West. Igboho said the long-term goal was to establish Iru Ekun as a properly organised community security structure working in coordination with government authorities to improve security across Yorubaland.