𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆” — 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗴𝗯𝗼𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government and governors in the South-West region to approve the launch of his proposed Ekun Security Network to combat rising kidnapping and insecurity in Yorubaland.
Speaking on the worsening security situation, Igboho said his security group is fully prepared and “battle-ready” to confront kidnappers and armed criminals allegedly operating within forests and rural communities across the region.
According to him, members of the proposed network are waiting for official approval and support from relevant authorities before commencing operations.
Igboho argued that growing cases of kidnapping, banditry and attacks on travellers have heightened fear among residents and require urgent action beyond conventional security measures.
He also stressed the importance of community-based security structures and local intelligence in tackling criminal activities within the South-West.
The remarks have generated mixed reactions, with some supporters praising the idea as a proactive response to insecurity, while critics warned that security operations must remain within constitutional and legal frameworks.
Security analysts say collaboration between local vigilante groups, community leaders and formal security agencies could strengthen efforts against crime if properly regulated.
South-West states have previously supported regional security initiatives such as Amotekun as part of efforts to improve local security coordination.
The Federal Government has repeatedly maintained that security operations must operate under lawful structures and proper supervision.
