The Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Monday disclosed that he was still awaiting the Federal Government’s approval for the take-off of his security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, as part of the moves to dislodge criminal elements from South West forests.

Besides, he expressed his readiness to comply with the Executive Order recently issued by the Oyo State government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, to regulate the activities of private security firms in the state.

In a statement forwarded to journalists, Igboho, who restated that all necessary documents and procedural requirements needed for the approval of Iru Ekun Security Network had been submitted to the Federal Government, commended President Bola Tinubu over his resolve and commitment to reinvigorate security architecture in the South West and other parts of the country.

The statement reads, “We have submitted all the required documents for our registered security firm, Iru Ekun Security Network, and are only waiting for the Federal Government approval, which will be granted soon.

“We are absolutely ready to collaborate with the Police, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other relevant stakeholders in the security sector to flush out terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, and other hoodlums, who are threatening the peace and safety of our people, most especially in rural communities.

“It is obvious that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is resolutely committed to tackling criminalities not only in the South West but also in all other regions plagued by insecurity.

“Besides, I want to state that we are also ready to comply with the new Executive Order issued by Governor Seyi Makinde to regulate the activities of private security concerns. We are ready to support and cooperate with measures aimed at strengthening the security and peace in Oyo and other states in Yorubaland.

“Without peace and security, healthy socioeconomic developments cannot thrive, most especially in the rural communities which remain the hub of agricultural production critical to the nation’s food security and means of livelihood for farmers, “the statement concluded.