Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Thursday urged the federal government to hand him control of a security agency so he could lead operations against groups he described as “Fulani terrorists.”
Speaking to supporters in Ibadan, Igboho said he would “storm forests and communities” where such groups are believed to be hiding, seize weapons and end their activities. He told the crowd he was prepared to “pay with his life” should he fail.
Igboho said: “The government should hand over a security agency to me and see if I won’t eradicate the Fulani terrorists. If I don’t kpai all them, tell the government to kpai me.”
The statement comes amid recurring herder‑farmer and communal clashes across Nigeria that have killed thousands since the 2010s.
It was reported that more than 200 people were killed in the Yelwata community of Benue State in June 2025, an incident cited by many as part of the wider violence.
Igboho is a controversial figure whose previous actions and statements have drawn both support and criticism. His call for formal control of a security agency raises legal and political questions about the role of non‑state actors in security operations and the federal government’s responsibility for protecting citizens.
No immediate response to Igboho’s demand was available from the Presidency, the Ministry of Police Affairs, or other federal security agencies at the time of reporting.
Security analysts say any official handover of a security agency would require constitutional and legal processes and would likely face significant scrutiny.
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Observers and rights groups have in the past cautioned against vigilante-style approaches, arguing that they risk fueling further violence and undermining rule of law.
The federal government has previously faced pressure to strengthen policing, improve intelligence, and address root causes of communal violence such as land disputes, resource competition and illegal arms proliferation.
