The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigeria’s security chiefs to decisively tackle terrorism within 90 days or step down from their positions.
Adeboye made the call in a video shared on the church’s official X account, where he expressed concern over the country’s worsening security situation.
According to the cleric, the Federal Government must move quickly to address the growing threat posed by terrorists and other criminal groups across the country.
“If I were asked to make suggestions, I would say quietly to our government, move fast. And tell our security chiefs, get rid of these terrorists within 90 days, or resign,” he said.
Adeboye recalled making a similar recommendation to former President Muhammadu Buhari during his administration.
According to him, Buhari accepted the suggestion and gave directives to security agencies but failed to enforce consequences after the deadline expired.
“He ran with that advice, but he didn’t follow it through. Because he gave the order as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The three months went, and the work was not done,” Adeboye stated.
The cleric disclosed that he later asked Buhari why no action was taken after the deadline elapsed, although he declined to reveal details of their discussion.
Adeboye further urged the current administration to ensure that security operations target not only terrorists but also those financing and supporting their activities.
“When giving orders to the service chiefs this time around, we should make it clear to them that they are not only to eliminate the terrorists, they should eliminate their sponsors, no matter how influential they may be,” he said.
The RCCG leader’s comments come amid growing public concern over insecurity in several parts of the country, including recent kidnappings, attacks on communities and the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers.
His remarks add to increasing calls from religious leaders, civil society groups and citizens for stronger action against terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes threatening lives and livelihoods across Nigeria.
