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Igboho launches Iru Ekun security network in Oyo with 20,000 volunteers
Updated 11:34 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 19:03 WAT · 5 outlets reporting
Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, inaugurated the Iru Ekun Security Network at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Reports indicate that around 20,000 volunteers signed up to the outfit during the ceremony. Igboho said the initiative aims to strengthen community safety in Oyo State.
What we know
- Sunday Igboho unveiled the Iru Ekun Security Network at Mapo Hall, Ibadan
- Approximately 20,000 volunteers joined the network
- The group is intended to improve local security in Oyo State
Why it matters: A large civilian security outfit could reshape safety dynamics and community relations in Oyo.
Sources
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
- Report by The Sun – The Sun,
- Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,
- Report by Leadership – Leadership,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Leadership
- – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by The Sun
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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