Security analyst Dr. Jackson Lekan-Ojo has expressed doubts over the proposed 50,000-member regional security outfit championed by Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, arguing that the initiative lacks the structure and expertise needed for success.
Igboho recently proposed the creation of a large security network, known as the “Iru Ekun” or “Tiger Force,” aimed at combating criminal activities across the South-West and has reportedly sought presidential approval for the initiative.
Reacting to the proposal, Lekan-Ojo said the activist does not possess the professional training, leadership experience, or operational capacity required to manage a security organisation of such magnitude. He noted that Igboho’s background as a political agitator could make it difficult for the initiative to gain broad acceptance.
The security expert further argued that obtaining approval from the President alone would not be sufficient. According to him, any plan of this nature should involve the National Assembly, the Ministry of Defence, and other relevant institutions responsible for national security.
Lekan-Ojo also questioned how the proposed force would be equipped, trained, and coordinated. He raised concerns about the type of weapons members would carry, who would provide training, and whether the outfit could effectively confront heavily armed criminal groups operating across the country.
He warned that regional security initiatives require professional management and strategic planning, stressing that such responsibilities are better handled by experienced security experts rather than former agitators.
The analyst advised the Federal Government to focus on strengthening and restructuring the country’s existing security architecture to improve effectiveness nationwide rather than creating new regional arrangements that may face operational and political challenges.
