Nigerian Military Warns Igboho Is Out Of Line If He Disregards Armed Forces To Attack Bandits, Welcomes Secessionist's Pledge To Assist In Curbing Insecurity


March 1, 2024

The Nigerian Military has expressed its readiness to work with Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho to flush bandits terrorising people out of forests and highways in Southwest Nigeria.

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, spokesman for Defence Media Operations, stated this in a viral video seen by SaharaReporters, adding that any action taken by Igboho without the involvement of military forces and other security agencies in the country would be considered unconstitutional.

Igboho on Monday told his supporters and loyalists not to wait for the government’s intervention before taking steps to fight the Fulani herders who are denying local farmers from accessing their farmland in the Southwest region.

He said, “This is our domain. We should save ourselves from Fulani. We should put security in all Yoruba land. We did not need to wait for anybody including the government. If we really mean business, we should not wait for the government or else Fulani will carry all our lands. We should be united. Which farms do we have again in Yoruba land? Can we go to farm now?”

Igboho claimed that the people of Southwest should unite to create a regional security force that protects them from incessant Fulani herders' attacks on their farmland, adding that his pursuit for the actualisation of the Yoruba Nation would be done legally.

He stated that he was willing to engage with the government to discuss lawful ways to pursue his course.

Reacting to Igboho’s remarks, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba praised his boldness and assured him that the military would be willing to work with him if he intended to improve the security situation of the country.

"I have not seen the video where he made that statement, but one thing I must say is that people and communities are always welcome. If what he said is to make the situation better, he is welcomed, but if what he is saying is that we should disregard the armed forces of Nigeria, definitely, he is out of line because that is against Nigeria's constitution," he said.

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VeryWickedMan:
Seriki Fulani is waiting for Igboho to enter Igboho town if dem born him well.

Jagabanbattle:
This is common sense.

Anyone can choose to assist with security. But the rules says you must involve security operatives in whatever help you are offering the state.

Even vigilante is under police rules and monitored by the police.

VeryWickedMan:
Seriki Fulani is waiting for Igboho to enter Igboho town if dem born him well.

VeryWickedMan:
Seriki Fulani is waiting for Igboho to enter Igboho town if dem born him well.

DevilsEqual:


Silly take on a sensible issue

optionalY09:
Igboho is not working for Nigeria he’s working for the security of Yoruba land and no animal can stop him.

Stop using the military to terrorize us, this is internal crisis, the army are mainly for external issues.

Know your job

DevilsEqual:


Silly take on a sensible issue

Jagabanbattle:
This is common sense.

Anyone can choose to assist with security. But the rules says you must involve security operatives in whatever help you are offering the state.

Even vigilante is under police rules and monitored by the police.

MASTERCHIEF0847:

Let him go ahead then, we shall see if no animal can stop him.
Online spineless coward

OLAADEGBU:


Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, spokesman for Defence Media Operations, stated this in a viral video seen by SaharaReporters, adding that any action taken by Igboho without the involvement of military forces and other security agencies in the country would be considered unconstitutional.

VeryWickedMan:
Seriki Fulani is waiting for Igboho to enter Igboho town if dem born him well.

richiemcgold:
Sunday, if you're not careful, the same mistake that hampered your first adventure is ready to drown you again. There are multiple ways you can approach the govt without raising a dust. You can be engaged for the same Yoruba security task you crave if you take it through the right channel. Tompolo is cashing out steadily by doing the work that should be done by Nigerian soldiers, but have you ever heard Nigeria army or navy kicking against him. Don't let those that called you illiterates have reasons to mock you again. Your kinsman is now the president, approach him through the proper channel. He also wants Yoruba land to be secured from Fulani invaders, that's the difference between him and Buhari.

W0t0w0toman:



Igboho resemble person wey dey use nairaland? Why not go to his Instagram and post your trash on his comment section? Yamayama fall on your smelly bald head till you get sense