Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his readiness to return to active involvement in security efforts across Nigeria’s South-West, stating that he is prepared to confront armed groups operating in forested areas if granted formal approval and backing by the Federal Government.
Speaking in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Igboho said he and his associates are willing to enter forests across Yorubaland to confront what he described as terrorists, bandits and criminal elements allegedly responsible for attacks on rural communities. He maintained that his intervention would only proceed with official authorization, stressing that collaboration with federal authorities is essential to avoid conflict with security agencies.
Igboho stated that he requires federal support to strengthen security architecture in the region and emphasized that without such endorsement, his capacity to act remains constrained. He added that, following what he described as his freedom and pardon, he is open to working with the government to address insecurity affecting parts of the South-West.
His remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing security concerns in sections of southwestern Nigeria, where incidents of kidnapping and violent crime have intermittently raised alarm among residents. Federal and state authorities have in recent years intensified joint security operations involving the military, police and regional security outfits, including Amotekun corps units established by South-West states.
Igboho rose to prominence in 2021 during heightened tensions over alleged criminal activities linked to armed groups in parts of Oyo and neighboring states. His activities drew both public support and legal scrutiny, culminating in his arrest in the Republic of Benin later that year. Subsequent legal proceedings and diplomatic engagements led to developments that allowed his eventual release.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from the Federal Government regarding Igboho’s latest request for authorization to participate in forest security operations. Security matters remain under the constitutional purview of federal authorities, with operational mandates assigned to recognized law enforcement and military institutions.
Analysts note that any formal collaboration between private individuals or activist groups and federal security agencies would require a clear legal framework to prevent jurisdictional conflicts and ensure adherence to national security laws. The evolving security landscape in the South-West continues to generate debate about community-based responses and the role of non-state actors in complementing official operations.
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