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15,000 personnel join security outfit
Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Igboho, has reiterated the need for personnel of his newly founded security outfit, Iru Ekun, to be disciplined and promote peace in all parts of Yorubaland.
Igboho, according to a statement released by his media office, stressed the need for synergy between the security outfit and the conventional security agencies, especially the Police and the Department of State Services, among others.
The Yoruba warlord, according to the statement, spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, where he received no fewer than 15,000 volunteers into the security outfit.
Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based initiative, was founded by Igboho to complement the government’s efforts at tackling kidnapping, banditry and other criminalities in the South-West region.
The launching, which attracted thousands of people, was attended by dignitaries, including the Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, and Olu of Owode Egba, Oba Kolawole Aremu Sowemimo.
The statement quoted Igboho as warning the Iru Ekun volunteers to steer clear of civil matters, which are outside the jurisdiction of the security outfit.
Giving details on the scope of the volunteers’ responsibilities, Igboho cautioned them against engaging in acts capable of tarnishing the image of Iru Ekun, such as snatching of people’s wives or using their position to settle personal scores.
The statement reads, “You must collaborate with the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to combat crimes in your domain. When you notice any breach of security, liaise with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of such jurisdiction for necessary action.
“Volunteers must conduct themselves responsibly and avoid abusing the authority that may come with their identification and training. You must have discipline. Do not engage in reckless behaviour or ruin things just because they have trained you and you have an ID card.
“The Federal Government would determine the agency or body responsible for training members of the security network, while the Ogun State Governor’s Office would determine their areas of deployment.
“When they want to start our training, the person who will be our commander will be appointed. You must have discipline and should not be unruly because of your position as Iru Ekun operatives,” the statement added.
