Igboho Seeks Support from Yoruba Monarchs to Tackle Banditry and Insecurity in Southwest

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, a prominent figure in the Yoruba nation movement, has called on traditional rulers in the Southwest to join forces with him in combating criminality and banditry in the region.

Igboho expressed his willingness to collaborate with traditional rulers to effectively address the issue of insecurity in the Southwest, which has led to conflicts between farmers and herders, resulting in loss of lives and property.

In a statement he issued, Igboho emphasized the need for collective efforts to tackle insecurity, stating, “I welcome the idea, and assure them that I will do my best to checkmate incidents of insecurity provided I receive the backing of the relevant security agencies, Yoruba monarchs, and other stakeholders.”

He highlighted the impact of insecurity on agriculture in the region, noting that farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs have been forced to abandon farmlands due to threats posed by criminal elements occupying forests as bases for launching attacks.

“We need to flush out criminal elements, who have occupied our forests using the place as launch pads to jeopardize the peace in our communities, towns, villages, and hamlets.

I am ready to lend my support in this regard,” Igboho stated.

His appeal to Yoruba monarchs underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to address the security challenges facing the Southwest region.