By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin

No fewer than Twenty traditional rulers in kwara south who fled their domains months back over constant attacks of terrorists have engaged the services of Sunday Igboho’s “Iru Ekun” to help flush out the terrorists to enable them return to their territories.

Vanguard reliably gathered that though Sunday Igboho has not personally visited kwara south but his foot soldiers are already on ground, particularly in Isanlu Isin and neighbouring communities, investigating security nature of the areas to enable them know how best to handle the security challenges.

Olowa of Owa Onire, Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi who relocated to Ilorin confirmed the development in an interview with Vanguard Correspondent.

“Yes, I’m aware that Sunday Igboho’s men are in Kwara south, but they’re yet to reach my community in Owa-Onire. I visited my community six days ago, so I’m in constant touch.

“It’s a welcome development and I pray that the efforts would pay off so that we can fully return to our communities,” said the monarch.

Meanwhile,Coordinator, Joint Security Watch Kwara South, Elder Olaitan Oyin-Zubair who also confirmed the development, in an interview with Vanguard added that soldiers and his team have held security meeting with Sunday Igboho’s men.

He however urged the team led by Mr Muyiwa Adeniyi to make the rescue of members of the communities in terrorists dungeon and safe returns of residents in deserted communities their priorities.

According to him,”Engagement with Iru Ekun security outfit under Chief Sunday Igboho in kwara south with Joint Security Watch Kwara South is a welcome development.

“I convened a meeting with the group at Isanlu-Isin, with soldiers in attendance to give it official colour in my capacity as Coordinator, Joint Security Watch Kwara South.

“While we appreciate any genuine efforts to curb the menace and restore peace to our land, we will not condone excesses or acts of criminality that escalate insecurity in the zone.

“We are ready to provide necessary information and assistance to the group to make their job easier, provided all activities remain within legal and operational protocols.”

Elder Olaitan Oyin-Zubair also noted that ,”our immediate concerns are the rescue of those in captivity, including the rest of the Omugo abductees and the 15 worshippers of Ikerin Church, amongst others, as well as the safe return of communities that have either been deserted or displaced.”

In his response,Head of “Iru Ekun” Mr Muyiwa Adeniyi pledged to abide by the rules and work with the Police, soldiers, and other security agencies to restore peace to all parts of Kwara South in particular.”

Lt. Solihu, who led the soldiers,at the meeting also reportedly cautioned against confrontation with security agencies in the arduous task of restoring peace to the land.