Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has declared his willingness to work with the Federal Government to drive bandits out of forests across the South-West region.
Speaking during an interview with Punch, Igboho said he and his supporters were prepared to enter the forests if the Federal Government granted them approval.
Igboho has been a vocal opponent of banditry in the South-West and has on different occasions led operations to chase suspected bandits from some areas in Oyo State.
He said, “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.
“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.”
Speaking further, Igboho said he possesses the manpower to assist in safeguarding rural communities.
“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 said.