Sunday Adeyemo, a Yoruba nation agitator who is more commonly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on traditional rulers in the Southwest region of Nigeria to support him in his efforts to rid the area of criminality and banditry.
Gatekeepers News reports that Igboho, in his statement, expressed his commitment to working with traditional rulers to permanently address the issue of insecurity in the region, which he believes has led to numerous deaths and conflicts between farmers and herders.
“I welcome the idea, and assure them that I will do my best to checkmate incidence of insecurity provided I receive the backing of the relevant security agencies, Yoruba monarchs and other stakeholders.
“Insecurity and threats precipitated by banditry, herders/farmers clashes, leading to deaths and massive destruction of farmlands have driven away farmers and agric entrepreneurs from farm settlements in Yorubaland.
“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 amulets. I am ready to lend my support in this regard,” he said.
