Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Igboho has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to grant him control of a security agency to lead operations against Fulani terrorists. Speaking to his supporters in Ibadan, Oyo State, the activist said he was ready to confront armed groups responsible for attacks on communities and farmers across the country.
Igboho vowed to track the insurgents into forests and remote communities where they are reportedly hiding, seize their weapons, and dismantle their networks. He emphasized that his commitment to the mission was absolute, even if it meant risking his own life.
He said:
“The government should hand over a security agency to me and see if I won’t eradicate the Fulani terrorists. If I fail, the government should hold me accountable.”
The activist’s statement comes amid ongoing herder-farmer clashes that have plagued Nigeria for over a decade. These conflicts have claimed thousands of lives and destroyed countless communities. Notably, in June 2025, over 200 people were reportedly killed in Yelwata community, Benue State, in one of the deadliest attacks of the year.
In a separate incident, gunmen suspected to be bandits launched a bold attack on Gusau, Zamfara State, on October 1, Independence Day. The assailants abducted two serving local government councillors and another resident around 8 p.m. in the Tsauni area, taking the victims into nearby forests. The councillors represent Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government Area.
Meanwhile, Sunday Igboho has recently arrived in Germany, where he reunited with his family. His visit abroad, however, has not slowed his activism, as he continues to call for stronger measures against Fulani terrorist groups. Analysts say his demand underscores growing frustration with ongoing insecurity in Nigeria and the urgent need for effective government action.
