By Paul Joseph
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce strict performance benchmarks for security agencies, saying service chiefs should vacate their positions if they fail to significantly curb terrorism within 90 days.
Adeboye made the call in a video shared on his social media platforms on Tuesday, where he expressed concern over the continued wave of insecurity, terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country.
The cleric said Nigeria’s security challenges require urgent and decisive action, stressing that those saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property should be held accountable for results.
“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.
According to him, efforts to tackle insecurity should not be limited to confronting armed groups alone but should also target individuals and networks allegedly financing or supporting terrorist operations.
He urged the government to ensure that security agencies identify and dismantle the structures sustaining criminal and terrorist activities, regardless of the status of those involved.
“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.
The respected cleric recalled making a similar recommendation to a previous administration, noting that although directives were issued at the time, implementation was not sustained after the expiration of the deadline.
Adeboye maintained that meaningful progress in the fight against insecurity would require political will, consistent enforcement of policies and a system that holds public officials accountable for their responsibilities.
His comments come amid growing public concern over persistent attacks by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers in several parts of the country, with many Nigerians demanding stronger measures to restore security and public confidence.
The RCCG leader’s intervention adds to the ongoing national debate on the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security architecture and the need for reforms aimed at ending violent crimes and safeguarding communities across the country.
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