The Deji of Akure has endorsed Chief Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network as the Ondo State Command of the security initiative was officially inaugurated in Akure today.
The inauguration marks a major expansion of the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ondo State and another significant development in the push for community-based security across Oodua Land.
Chief Sunday Igboho officially launched the Ondo State Command during the event in Akure, bringing the security initiative into another strategic Yoruba community.
The endorsement by the Deji of Akure is expected to further strengthen the acceptance and visibility of the network in the state, particularly as it seeks to deepen community participation in security and the protection of lives and property.
Igboho has continued to champion the Iru Ekun initiative as part of efforts to promote stronger community-led security structures across Yoruba communities.
Supporters of the network welcomed the development, describing the traditional ruler’s endorsement and the inauguration of the Ondo Command as a major boost for the initiative.
The launch also signals the growing presence of Iru Ekun across Yoruba communities, with supporters expressing optimism that the network will contribute to improved security and closer cooperation among local communities.
The development has been widely celebrated by supporters of the initiative, who described the inauguration as another milestone in efforts to strengthen security across Oodua Land.