Yoruba nation activist and regional security advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new security outfit, “Iru Ekun,” founded by him to tackle insecurity in the South-West.
key highlights:
- Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba activist, claims a new South-West security outfit called “Iru Ekun” has been approved and registered.
- He says the approval allegedly came from President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to a Facebook statement.
- The outfit is intended to fight crime and improve security across South-West communities.
- Key details such as leadership structure, operations, and legal mandate have not been disclosed.
- The Presidency has not confirmed the approval, leading to public and political uncertainty about the claim.
The claim was made in a statement shared on Igboho’s official Facebook page on Monday, where he revealed that the security network had been formally registered and granted approval to operate.
According to Igboho, the outfit is intended to address criminal activities and enhance safety across communities in the South-West.
“A security network known as Iru Ekun has been registered and approved,” the statement read.
However, key operational details including the organisation’s structure, leadership framework, jurisdiction, and specific mandate were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
The development has sparked reactions across political and social circles, amid continuing concerns over insecurity in various parts of the country.
Igboho first gained national attention through campaigns against kidnappings, armed attacks, and general insecurity in South-West communities.
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His profile rose significantly in 2021, following a security operation at his Ibadan residence and subsequent legal controversies involving authorities in the Benin Republic.
Observers view the creation of the security outfit as part of ongoing regional security advocacy efforts, emphasizing community-based approaches to safety.
As of this report, the Presidency has not officially confirmed the approval or operational framework of the network.
Analysts suggest that further clarification from relevant authorities will be critical to defining the outfit’s role within Nigeria’s broader security architecture.
