Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo has revealed that he is still awaiting approval from the Federal Government to officially begin operations of his private security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network.
In a statement released to journalists on Monday, the activist, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, said all necessary documents and registration requirements had already been submitted to the Federal Government for approval.
According to him, the proposed security network is designed to help combat insecurity, especially the activities of kidnappers, terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups operating in forests and rural communities across the South-West.
“We have submitted all the required documents for our registered security firm, Iru Ekun Security Network, and are only waiting for the Federal Government approval which will be granted soon,” he stated.
Igboho also expressed readiness to work with major security agencies in the country, including the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
“We are absolutely ready to collaborate with the police, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other relevant stakeholders in the security sector to flush out terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, and other hoodlums,” he said.
The activist further praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a strong commitment to tackling insecurity across the country, particularly in the South-West region.
Igboho also confirmed that his security outfit would comply fully with the recent executive order introduced by Seyi Makinde regulating the operations of private security organisations in Oyo State.
“We are ready to support and cooperate with measures aimed at strengthening the security and peace in Oyo and other states in Yorubaland,” he added.
He stressed that insecurity continues to threaten farming activities and economic growth in rural areas, noting that peace and security remain critical to food production and livelihoods in the region.
What You Should Know
Sunday Igboho became nationally known during the rise of Yoruba self-determination movements and anti-kidnapping campaigns in parts of South-West Nigeria.
Security concerns, especially attacks on farmers and rural communities, have led to increasing calls for regional and community-based security initiatives.
Several South-West states have previously supported local security structures like Amotekun as part of broader efforts to strengthen grassroots security and intelligence gathering alongside federal security agencies.
