Olowu of Kuta Receives Sunday Igboho, Iru-Ekun Security Network, Commends Efforts to Combat Insecurity

In a significant show of support for local security efforts, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama (CON), the Olowu of Owu-Kuta, has received and honored Chief Sunday Igboho and members of the Iru-Ekun Security Network from Osun State at his palace in Kuta .

The meeting highlights the growing collaboration between traditional institutions and community-based security initiatives in the South-West. Known for his advocacy of unity among Yoruba monarchs and his commitment to community development, Oba Makama’s reception of Igboho and his team signals a recognition of the role such local networks can play in addressing the region’s security challenges .

The Iru-Ekun Security Network, a voluntary security outfit, has been proactive in complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies. Recent operations by the group have included the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the rescue of abducted residents in Osun State, demonstrating its operational capacity at the grassroots level .

This is not the first time the Olowu of Kuta has engaged on security matters. He has previously called for unity among traditional rulers to tackle problems facing the region . His honor for Igboho and the Iru-Ekun group aligns with this philosophy, as it represents a practical step towards a community-driven security framework.

During the meeting, Oba Makama commended the efforts of Sunday Igboho and the Iru-Ekun operatives for their dedication to protecting lives and property. The monarch’s public endorsement is expected to bolster the morale of the security network and encourage further collaboration between local communities and security stakeholders.

The development comes amid heightened concern over security in the South-West, where cases of kidnapping and banditry have prompted calls for more robust, localized responses .