Sunday Igboho Breaks Silence on Injured Iru Ekun Operatives After Oyo Forest Attack

Yoruba Nation advocate Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, who were injured during an ambush by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State have recovered.

Igboho gave the update in a video shared on Sunday, where he dismissed rumours about his wellbeing and confirmed that he was safe.

He also said the injured members of the outfit had recovered from their wounds and reaffirmed his determination to continue efforts against those threatening peace in the region.

He said, “I greet you, my fathers and mothers. It’s your son, Sunday Igboho. My brothers and sisters all over the world, today is the 28th of June, 2026. Rumours have been going around, but I’m using this opportunity to tell all my loved ones around the world that I am okay. Those who sustained injuries are now okay. We will not rest until we ensure that those disturbing the peace of our land depart.”

The update follows an attack on members of Iru Ekun, a private security outfit linked to Igboho, during an operation inside the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State.

The operatives were reportedly on a mission to track suspected kidnappers and other armed criminals believed to be operating within the forest reserve when they came under attack.

The team had deployed surveillance drones to locate suspected criminal camps and monitor the movement of armed groups before moving into the area.

The operation later turned into a gun battle after heavily armed men, believed to be members of cross-border criminal networks, opened fire on the security operatives. Some members of the Iru Ekun team sustained injuries during the exchange.