Sunday Adeyemo, the Yoruba Nation activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has launched the Iru Ekun security network.
Igboho said the initiative was created to protect the southwest from marauding criminal elements, adding that he consulted President Bola Tinubu before the launch and reportedly received approval from the Nigerian leader.
The self-styled defender of the defenceless also disclosed that membership of the Iru Ekun is free and voluntary.
Footage from the ‘launch’ of Iru Ekun was shared across social media platforms.
Igboho, 53, warned bandits, kidnappers, insurgents and terrorists to leave the southwest or be prepared for “the worst.”
He vowed that the new security outfit would adequately defend the region, adding that mobile numbers of local coordinators would be released for interested volunteers. He lamented that terrorists have turned forest reserves in the southwest into hubs for criminal activities.
The official uniform and tactical appearance of the newly-created Iru Ekun security network by Igboho can be watched here via X (formerly Twitter).
Reactions trail launch of Iru Ekun
@Kingdare210 wrote on X: “While pump action, when the terrorist are using more suffocated guns. They should be licensed to carry Ak 47.” @_chiefagbabiaka commented on X: “E be like say I go join ooo.” @Aji_ben72 queried via X: “What happened to Amotekun?” @Emmyhimself wrote: “Have they gotten permission from ONSA? This material choke market sha.”
