Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed that his Iru Ekun Security Network will dislodge bandits from forests in Kwara State and prevent criminal groups from using the areas as hideouts.

It was gathered that Igboho made the declaration on Thursday, 23rd July, 2026, in Ilorin during the official launch of his security outfit in the state.

He said the network was created to support the efforts of the government and conventional security agencies in combating kidnapping, banditry and other forms of violent crime in communities affected by insecurity.

According to him, operatives of the outfit would begin operations in Babanla and also return to Eruku, which he described as two communities that had suffered heavily from criminal activities.

Igboho said the arrival of the security network in Kwara had already sent a strong signal to criminal elements operating in the state.

He said, “The presence of the Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara has already unsettled the criminals. We are heading to Babanla, which many people now describe as a stronghold of bandits.

“We also passed through Eruku on our way from Kogi State, and we will return there. This is our ancestral land, and no criminal can force us to abandon it. Those hiding in our forests cannot intimidate us into surrendering our communities.”

The activist stressed that the organisation was not established to take over the responsibilities of the police, military or other security agencies.

Rather, he said its mandate was to complement their efforts and strengthen community-level security.

“Our mission in Kwara is to complement the efforts of the government and security agencies. While local communities can contribute to protecting themselves, that alone is not enough.

“We must work hand in hand with the police, the military and other security agencies. If we unite, we can drastically reduce kidnapping, banditry and every other form of terrorism in our society,” he said.