Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Wednesday inaugurated the Ogun State chapter of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based outfit set up to support efforts against crime and insecurity in the South-West.*
The launch drew hundreds of supporters and volunteers who gathered for the formal unveiling of the initiative. The Ogun chapter marks the latest expansion of the outfit, which has already been introduced in several states across the region.
Addressing the gathering, Igboho stressed discipline, professionalism and accountability as the guiding principles of the organisation. He urged members to maintain high standards of conduct and avoid actions that could undermine the credibility of the outfit.
He disclosed that recruits would undergo training before deployment and would be issued official identification cards to ensure proper recognition and coordination during operations.
According to him, the initiative was conceived as a grassroots response to growing security concerns, including kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities affecting communities in the South-West. He said the network is expected to complement existing security agencies through intelligence gathering, surveillance and community engagement.
Igboho also revealed that arrangements were being made to support the welfare of members, adding that discussions on allowances and operational support were part of efforts to build a sustainable structure.
The activist expressed optimism that the network would evolve into a well-organised institution capable of contributing meaningfully to public safety, citing the growth of other community-driven security groups that later gained wider recognition.
Iru Ekun, a Yoruba phrase meaning “Leopard’s Tail,” was established as a regional security initiative focused on strengthening community protection and enhancing collaboration in the fight against crime.
The Ogun chapter is expected to deepen the outfit’s presence in the South-West as the expansion continues.
