Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government and governors in the South-West region to urgently approve the commencement of operations of his proposed security outfit, Iru Ekun (Lion Tail) Security Network, amid growing insecurity and kidnappings across Yorubaland.
Igboho made the appeal while sympathising with families affected by the recent abduction of pupils, students and teachers during coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State.
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In a statement issued by the activist, he disclosed that all necessary arrangements and procedures for the launch of the security outfit had been completed, adding that the group was only awaiting official approval from the Federal Government and relevant security agencies before commencing operations.
According to him, the Iru Ekun Security Network was established to tackle kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements allegedly operating within forests across the South-West region.
“I am only awaiting the approval of the government to confront the growing insecurity ravaging the South-West,” he stated.
Igboho further explained that despite the preparedness of his team, the outfit would not begin operations without the endorsement of the Federal Government, South-West governors and security agencies, including the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army.
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Reacting to the recent attacks on schools in the Ahoro-Esinle community of Oyo State, the activist described the incidents as tragic, disturbing and unacceptable, particularly considering the trauma experienced by the abducted pupils, their families and affected communities.
He also expressed concern over what he described as delays in addressing criminal activities in forests across the South-West and parts of Kwara State, insisting that members of the proposed security outfit were fully prepared to confront criminal elements in the region.
Igboho equally appealed to traditional rulers across the South-West to intervene by urging relevant authorities to grant immediate approval for the take-off of the security outfit.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed that no fewer than 32 pupils, students and teachers were abducted during the attacks on schools in the community.
Police spokesperson, Oluyinka Ayanlade, disclosed during an interview on Channels Television that seven secondary school students, 18 primary school pupils and seven teachers remained missing following the attacks on Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School.