By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has called on the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to tackle the growing menace of kidnapping and terrorism across the country.
Speaking on the nation’s security challenges, Adeboye expressed concern over the rising wave of kidnappings, describing the situation as alarming and urging Nigerians to remain vigilant.
The cleric noted that while citizens cannot dictate to the Commander-in-Chief, stronger and more decisive measures are required to address the worsening security situation.
According to him, if given the opportunity to advise the government, he would recommend that security chiefs be given a clear mandate and timeline to eliminate terrorist groups, with accountability measures in place should they fail to achieve the objective.
Adeboye recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari had, during his tenure, directed security chiefs to end the Boko Haram insurgency within three months. However, he noted that the directive was not successfully implemented within the stipulated period.
The RCCG leader said he subsequently met with the former president after the deadline elapsed. Although details of their discussion were not made public, he said the meeting highlighted the importance of addressing not only terrorist activities but also the networks that sustain them.
He urged the current administration to ensure that efforts to combat insecurity extend beyond apprehending terrorists to identifying and prosecuting their sponsors, regardless of their social or political standing.
According to Adeboye, the fight against terrorism can only achieve lasting success when both perpetrators and those who finance or support their activities are brought to justice.
He stressed the need for a comprehensive strategy that targets the root causes of insecurity and dismantles the support structures behind terrorist operations, saying such measures are essential to restoring peace and security across the country.
