Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho...Photo Credit: BBC
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Monday disclosed that the number of volunteers who have registered for the Iru Ekun Security Network has exceeded 80,000 across the South-West.
Igboho, the founder of the security outfit, said the development reflected the patriotism, belief and commitment of people in the region to local initiatives aimed at combating terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality.
A statement issued by his media office and made available to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said that since the launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network, there had been a significant reduction in kidnapping cases, particularly in areas that were previously under siege by criminal elements.
The statement added that thorough background checks were being conducted on members of the outfit to prevent individuals with questionable character or criminal records from infiltrating its ranks.
