Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Nigeria’s security chiefs to eliminate terrorists within 90 days or step down from office, citing growing concerns over insecurity across the country.
Adeboye made the call in a video shared on the church’s official X account on Tuesday, urging the Federal Government to take decisive action against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
“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.
The cleric noted that while religious leaders can offer advice, the responsibility for safeguarding the nation ultimately rests with the Commander-in-Chief and security agencies.
Adeboye recalled giving similar advice to former President Muhammadu Buhari during his administration, urging him to set a deadline for security chiefs to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency.
According to him, Buhari adopted the recommendation but did not take further action when the objective was not achieved within the stipulated period.
“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 said.
The RCCG leader disclosed that he later questioned the former president about why no action was taken after the deadline elapsed, but declined to reveal details of their discussion.
Adeboye also urged the current administration to ensure that security operations target not only terrorists but also those who finance and support them, regardless of their status or influence.
“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 added.
His remarks come amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Nigeria following a series of kidnappings, attacks on schools and other violent incidents in different parts of the country.
