By Akinwale Kasali
Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, the new face of Yoruba warriors, is set to make a kill. He may be up for grabs by other States, outside his home State of Oyo.
The Governor Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State Government has called on him for help in dealing with security challenges in the State.
Remmy Hazzan, Special Adviser on Public Communications to Ogun State Governor, said that the Yoruba Rights Activist, is welcome in the State to curb insecurity, most especially in curtailing the invasion by Fulani Herdsmen of some Local Communities of the State.
Hazzan said, “Anybody who is hoping to help us with the security situation is welcome. Not only Sunday Igboho, whoever has what it takes to help us get security right is welcome in Ogun State.”
Monarchs and residents of villages in Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State had lamented that they were brutalised by soldiers who escorted herdsmen to graze in their communities, and have been terrorising them for months.
Igboho had earlier issued a seven-day quit notice to herdsmen accused of similar crimes in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State and enforced same. He had said he and his supporters would storm Ogun and other South-West States if permitted. Ogun seem to have given him that permission.
When asked if the state Government was ready for the ‘visit’ by Igboho, Hazzan said any stakeholders who would help the security architecture of the state was welcome.
Hazzan, however, stressed that Igboho “would be welcome for consultation”.
He also added that though Igboho is not constitutionally empowered to issue quit notices, but the helpless security situation of Ibarapaland warranted the move by the activist.
The Governor’s aide said there was the need for restructuring so that State Governments can take full control of the security situation in their respective states.
Hazzan refuted claims that his principal —the Governor— is not doing enough to secure lives and property in the state.
According to him, Governor Abiodun is engaging widely with stakeholders including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, traditional rulers and other persons to ensure peace and tranquility in the state.
