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Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has urged personnel of his newly established security outfit, Iru Ekun, to maintain discipline and promote peace across Yorubaland.
Igboho, according to a statement issued by his media office, also stressed the need for synergy between the security outfit and conventional security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Yoruba activist 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 founded by Igboho, is aimed at complementing government efforts to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities in the South-West region.
The launch, which attracted thousands of people, was attended by dignitaries, including the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba Land, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, and the Olu of Owode-Egba, Oba Kolawole Aremu Sowemimo.
The statement quoted Igboho as warning the Iru Ekun volunteers to steer clear of civil matters outside the jurisdiction of the security outfit.
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Giving details of the volunteers’ responsibilities, Igboho cautioned them against acts capable of tarnishing the image of Iru Ekun, including snatching people’s wives or using their positions to settle personal scores.
He said: “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 you have been trained and given an ID card.”
Igboho further stated that 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.
He added: “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.”
