By Gideon Maxwell
June 3, 2026
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to take tougher measures against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, insisting that security chiefs should be given a strict 90 day deadline to end the menace or resign.
Adeboye made the remarks in a video released on Tuesday amid growing public concern over renewed attacks, kidnappings and killings across different parts of the country, including the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The respected cleric said Nigeria could no longer afford delays in confronting insecurity, urging the government to move swiftly against both terrorists and the individuals financing their operations.
According to him, if he were to advise the government, security chiefs should be directed to eliminate terrorists within 90 days or relinquish their positions.
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He stressed that any directive must extend beyond neutralising armed groups to identifying and dismantling their sponsorship networks, regardless of how influential those behind them may be.
Adeboye recalled giving similar advice to former President Muhammadu Buhari during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency.
He said the administration issued instructions to security agencies at the time but failed to enforce consequences after the deadline elapsed without achieving the desired results.
The cleric maintained that leadership accountability remains critical in the fight against insecurity, arguing that security officials entrusted with protecting lives and property must be assessed based on measurable outcomes.
His intervention comes as pressure mounts on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address persistent security challenges, including terrorism, mass abductions, attacks on rural communities and rising concerns over public safety across several states.
Adeboye’s comments add to growing calls from religious leaders, lawmakers and civil society groups for stronger and more coordinated action against criminal networks threatening national stability.
