Sunday Adeyemo seeks federal backing to flush out bandits in South-West.

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to flush out bandits from forests across the South-West.

In an interview with Punch, Igboho said he and his supporters are prepared to enter forests in Yorubaland to confront criminal elements, provided they receive official approval and support from the Federal Government.

He stressed that federal backing is crucial to strengthening security in the region.

“I need the support of the Federal Government to strengthen security in the South-West. I’m ready to enter the forests in Yorubaland with my boys to flush out terrorists who have been attacking our people in rural communities,” he said.

Igboho noted that without authorization, their efforts would be limited.

He said: “We can’t do anything if the Federal Government does not give us approval or support. With my freedom and pardon, I am ready to collaborate with the Federal Government to rid our forests of criminal elements and rogue herders who have become threats to the peace and tranquillity of some of our communities.”

CBI News reports that the activist, who has previously led operations against suspected bandits in parts of Oyo State, maintained that he possesses the manpower needed to support security efforts in rural areas.

“If the Federal Government under the leadership of President Tinubu gives us the go-ahead and support, I am absolutely ready to work in ensuring the effective security of our rural communities in the South-West. We have the capacity and manpower to carry out the task if we get approval and support from the government,” he added.