Concerns over the safety of schoolchildren in Nigeria have continued to grow in recent years, as incidents of insecurity around learning environments remain a major worry for parents and communities. Against this backdrop, Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo has made a fresh move aimed at supporting security in Oyo State public schools through his security outfit known as Iru Ekun. The proposal has sparked fresh conversations about community-based security involvement in protecting educational institutions.
According to reports monitored by Valid9ja, Sunday Igboho, through the Iru Ekun security structure, expressed readiness to assist in guarding public schools across selected areas in Oyo State. Valid9ja gathered that the initiative is aimed at strengthening protection around school premises, especially in communities where security presence is seen as limited or inconsistent. The move is being presented as a support system to complement existing security agencies rather than replace them.
Information obtained by Valid9ja shows that the proposal comes at a time when school safety has become a national concern following several cases of attacks and kidnappings targeting educational institutions in different parts of the country. Many parents have continued to express fear over sending their children to school in high-risk areas. The idea of community-led support, such as the one proposed by the Iru Ekun outfit, is seen by some as a response to growing public demand for stronger protection measures.
Valid9ja gathered that supporters of the initiative believe that local security groups may be able to provide quicker response and better familiarity with communities where schools are located. They argue that individuals who understand the terrain and local environment can help identify suspicious movements and improve early warning systems. However, others have raised concerns about coordination, training, and the need to ensure that any security arrangement works under proper legal and institutional frameworks.
According to reports monitored by Valid9ja, discussions around the proposal are still developing, and there has been no formal confirmation from state education authorities regarding implementation. Security experts suggest that while community involvement can be helpful, it must be carefully regulated to avoid confusion in command structure or overlap with official security agencies. The success of such an initiative would depend largely on cooperation between government bodies, school administrators, and approved security outfits.
The significance of this development lies in the ongoing search for practical solutions to Nigeria’s school security challenges. Valid9ja gathered that many stakeholders are now considering a mix of government and community-based approaches to ensure that schools remain safe learning spaces. If properly managed, initiatives like this could help improve confidence among parents and encourage more consistent school attendance, especially in vulnerable areas.
The offer by Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun outfit highlights the growing concern about school safety in Nigeria. While the intention to support public schools is positive, it is important that such efforts operate within clear legal and security guidelines. Effective protection of schools requires coordination, training, and accountability from all parties involved. If properly structured, community-based security support could play a helpful role in strengthening safety around educational institutions, but it must always work in harmony with official security agencies.