Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has announced that the number of volunteers registered under the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West, far surpassing the outfit's initial target of 50,000 personnel. The founder of the security network made the disclosure on Monday, July 20, 2026, describing the milestone as a clear demonstration of the region's commitment to tackling insecurity.
In a statement issued by his media office, Igboho said the overwhelming response reflects the patriotism, belief, and determination of Yoruba people to support community-based efforts aimed at combating kidnapping, terrorism, and other violent crimes. "It is delightful to announce the impressive level of interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by our people in the Iru Ekun Security Network. We projected 50,000 personnel, but we have already registered over 80,000 in Yorubaland," he said.
The security outfit has already been officially launched in Oyo and Osun states, with plans finalised to launch it in Kwara State on Thursday. Igboho disclosed that critical stakeholders, including Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, are partnering with the network in the state. He also commended the South-West governors for their support and backing of the Iru Ekun Security Network.
Igboho further claimed that incidents of abduction have reduced drastically across the South-West since the launch of the network, attributing the improvement to local intelligence gathering and operational support from federal security agencies. He said collaboration involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces, the Office of the National Security Adviser, and the Department of State Services had helped restore public confidence in the government's ability to guarantee security.
He specifically acknowledged the support of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; the Inspector-General of Police; the Director-General of the DSS, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Commissioners of Police in the South-West, Kwara, and Niger states. "Without their backing, the successes we have recorded would not have been possible," Igboho stated.
Igboho also clarified that thorough background checks are being conducted on all prospective members to prevent individuals with questionable character or criminal records from infiltrating the organisation. While urging Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's initiative to strengthen collaboration between the federal government and local security structures, he appealed to citizens across ethnic and religious divides to regard security as a collective responsibility.
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