My name is Sani Haruna. I am an indigene and a resident of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. I’m educated; I am an NCE (National Certificate in Education) holder from Yewa Central College of Education, Abeokuta, where I studied Economics and Social Studies.
I graduated in 2008 but because there was no job, I volunteered to join So-Safe Corps, a vigilance group in Ogun State.
I am not being paid any allowance or wage as a member of So-Safe Corps; the aim is to protect our people and that is fulfilling for me.
Since you are not paid for your services in So-Safe Corps, how do you earn a living?
I am also a farmer; I make money from the sales of my farm produce. I also make money from rendering services to other farm owners.
Your team was recently ambushed my bandits while on a mission to rescue a medical doctor and a nurse from kidnappers. How did it happen?
When the doctor and the nurse were kidnapped, we, the hunters, were called upon. The Amotekun Corps and Oodua People’s Congress were also called upon but they were not available.
As someone born into a family of hunters, I have a good understanding of the forest. The mandate given to us was to rescue the kidnapped doctor and nurse.
The kidnapped doctor is an indigene of Ijebu-Remo. So, we, hunters and members of So-Safe Corps, mobilised and arranged 10 motorcycles and two vehicles for the rescue operation.