Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Sunday launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, with about 20,000 volunteers reportedly joining the outfit.
The launch, held at the popular Mapo Hall, came as Igboho explained his recent visit to Abuja, saying it was aimed at strengthening the security network and improving its operations across the South-West.
A statement issued by Igboho’s media office in Ibadan on Sunday said the initiative was established to strengthen community security and tackle criminal activities in Yorubaland and parts of Kwara and Niger states.
The statement read, “The launch of Iru Ekun in Oyo followed similar inaugurations of the local security initiative in Osun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun and Ondo states, including active engagement with traditional rulers and community leaders in Yorubaland.
“The security outfit has, since its establishment, collaborated with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police
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