By RhemDy News
Founder of Iru Ekun Security Outfit, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has disclaimed the allegation of threatening the Fulani Community in Igboho town as contained in a petition by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) chapter in Oyo State.
Igboho's spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the Chairman of MACBAN in Oyo State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar Jiji, had petitioned the state government claiming that Igboho threatened the Fulanis in the community.
Koiki also acknowledged the recent public remarks credited to the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, concerning the operations of private security organisations in the state.
Clarifying the record, Igboho categorically rejected the allegations of threatening the Fulani community in his home town, Igboho, describing them as false and misleading.
"These allegations are false, misleading, and do not accurately reflect what transpired. At no point has Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho declared war against any ethnic group or law-abiding resident of Oyo State.
"Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho has consistently maintained that his advocacy is directed against criminality, including kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, and other violent crimes that have affected communities across Yorubaland. His position has always been clear: law-abiding citizens, regardless of ethnicity or religion, have nothing to fear," Koiki said.
He stressed that the people of Igboho town, traditional rulers, community leaders, and numerous residents can attest to Chief Adeyemo's longstanding commitment to peace, justice, and the protection of innocent lives.
"His actions have continued to receive the support of many within the affected communities because they see him as someone who has consistently spoken out against insecurity.
"We are, however, surprised that the Oyo State Government appears to have reacted to the petition and recent public discussions without first inviting Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho or his representatives to present their own account. Fairness and the principles of natural justice require that all parties be heard before conclusions are reached on matters of public concern," he said.
The statement urged the State government to remain impartial and avoid relying solely on allegations that have not been independently established.
"Constructive engagement with all stakeholders is more likely to strengthen public confidence and promote lasting peace," he said.
Reacting to the remarks made by the Governor that all community security groups must operate within the framework of the law, Koiki stated that Igboho has always emphasised respect for lawful authority.
"Any community-based security initiative should work in accordance with applicable laws and in cooperation with the appropriate government and security institutions.
"Our collective objective should be the protection of lives and property, not the politicisation of security concerns. The fight against criminality requires cooperation among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, and local communities," Koiki said.
It therefore called on all residents of Oyo State to remain peaceful, refrain from spreading misinformation, and allow facts to guide public discourse.
"We also encourage the state government to continue engaging all stakeholders in the interest of justice, security, and peaceful coexistence.
"Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho remains committed to peace, the rule of law, and the safety of every law-abiding resident of Yorubaland," Koiki stressed.
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