Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has announced the launch of a new security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network, aimed at strengthening community security and safeguarding lives and property across Yorubaland.
key Highlights:
- Sunday Adeyemo announced a new security outfit called the Iru Ekun Security Network.
- The launch is scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- The outfit aims to improve community security and protect lives and property in Yorubaland.
- Organisers described it as a community-driven effort to support safety in the region.
- The launch comes amid growing concerns about insecurity in parts of Southwest Nigeria
According to a public announcement released by the organisation, the official launch of the security network is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, beginning from 9:00 a.m.
The organisers described the event as a significant step towards enhancing community-based security and promoting the safety and well-being of Yoruba people.
The announcement invited Yoruba sons and daughters, supporters, and well-wishers from across the region to attend the event and participate in what it described as a historic occasion.
The security outfit, which operates under the slogan, “Securing People, Protecting Assets,” is expected to focus on supporting efforts to improve security within Yoruba communities.
Signed by the Iru Ekun Security Network, the statement quoted Sunday Igboho as urging supporters to unite in the pursuit of a safer and more secure Yorubaland.
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The launch comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the Southwest and renewed calls for community-driven security initiatives to complement existing security structures.
