Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has confirmed that members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, who sustained injuries during an ambush by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State, have fully recovered.
In a video message released on Saturday, Igboho dismissed rumours circulating about his health, assuring his supporters across the world that he remains safe and in good condition.
He also announced that the injured operatives had recovered from their wounds, while reaffirming the group’s determination to continue confronting criminal elements threatening peace and security in the region.
Igboho stated that despite recent speculation, he was in good health and expressed appreciation to his supporters for their concern. He added that the operatives injured during the attack had recovered and insisted that the security outfit would not relent in its efforts to drive criminal elements out of the region.
His statement came days after members of the Iru Ekun security outfit were ambushed during an operation inside the Old Oyo National Park.
The operatives were reportedly tracking suspected kidnappers and other armed criminals believed to be operating within the forest reserve when they came under attack.
Sources said the team had deployed surveillance drones to identify suspected criminal hideouts and monitor the movement of armed groups before advancing into the area.
The operation later escalated into a gun battle after heavily armed men, believed to be members of cross-border criminal networks, opened fire on the operatives.
Several members of the Iru Ekun team sustained injuries during the exchange before receiving medical attention.
Despite the attack, Igboho maintained that the incident had not weakened the resolve of the security outfit, insisting that efforts to rid the region of criminal elements would continue.