Over 15,000 Volunteers Join Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun
Korede Abdullah 
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – More than 15,000 volunteers have enlisted in the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative launched by Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to support efforts against kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the Southwest.
The security outfit was inaugurated on Thursday in Sapon, Abeokuta, Ogun State, at a ceremony attended by thousands of residents and traditional rulers, including the Osile of Oke Ona Egbaland, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, and the Olu of Owode Egba, Oba Kolawole Aremu Sowemimo.
Speaking at the inauguration, Igboho urged volunteers to uphold discipline and professionalism, warning them against abusing their authority or using the platform to settle personal grievances.
According to a statement issued by his media office, the volunteers were instructed to work closely with existing security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army, whenever security threats are identified.
“You must collaborate with the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and other security agencies to combat crimes in your domain. Whenever you notice any security breach, liaise with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for necessary action,” he said.
“You must conduct yourselves responsibly and avoid abusing the authority that comes with your identification and training. Discipline must be your watchword,” he added.
Drawing a comparison with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), formerly known as the “Guguru Defence,” Igboho expressed optimism that the initiative could evolve into a nationally recognised security structure if properly managed.
“This organisation can become like the Civil Defence if we execute it properly,” he said.
The Iru Ekun Security Network is expected to complement existing security agencies by providing community intelligence and supporting efforts to tackle insecurity across the Southwest.
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