Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the rising insecurity in rural areas across Oyo State and the broader South West region.
Igboho’s statement, released on Monday, comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of three farmers—Aderoju Mukaila, Olawuwo Saka, and Ojeniyi Ojebayo—who were reportedly attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen while trying to protect their farms from grazing cattle. Despite being rushed to a hospital, the victims later died from their injuries.
Reacting to the incident, Igboho warned that the government’s inaction could escalate tensions and lead to broader conflicts. “On Sunday, three innocent people were killed in my hometown of Igboho. This is exactly what I have been warning the authorities about for years. Nothing has changed, and our people continue to suffer attacks while the perpetrators move freely,” he said.
The activist urged the government and security agencies to take more decisive action to safeguard lives and property, particularly in the Oke-Ogun region, where rural communities have faced persistent attacks. “The authorities must do more to protect residents in Igboho and neighbouring villages. Insecurity has become a daily reality here,” he added.
Highlighting the wider issue of criminal activities in the South West, Igboho expressed concern about the growing menace of rogue herders, bandits, and other criminal elements infiltrating rural settlements and forests, including parts of Kwara and Kogi states. He stressed the need for the Federal Government, under President Tinubu, to implement effective security strategies to curb these deadly attacks.
“The victims and their families are living in despair. Their tolerance has been stretched to the limit. The government and security agencies must act decisively before residents feel forced to take matters into their own hands,” Igboho warned.
He further called for swift justice, insisting that those responsible for the killings be arrested and prosecuted. “Hoodlums and other non-state actors committing violent crimes against helpless farmers and villagers must face the full weight of the law,” he said.
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Igboho concluded by emphasizing the importance of proactive intelligence and preventative measures, urging security agencies to act before attacks occur to protect communities and prevent further loss of life.
