The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to issue a 90-day ultimatum to Nigeria’s security chiefs to eliminate terrorists across the country or step down from office.
Adeboye made the appeal in a video shared on social media on Tuesday, expressing concern over the persistent insecurity, terrorist attacks, and kidnapping incidents affecting various parts of the country.
According to the respected cleric, security chiefs should be held accountable for delivering measurable results in the ongoing fight against terrorism and criminality.
Speaking on the matter, Adeboye urged the government to take decisive steps toward restoring security and public confidence.
“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 RCCG leader further stressed that efforts to combat terrorism should not be limited to confronting armed groups alone but should also target individuals and networks providing financial and logistical support to criminal elements.
He called on authorities to identify and bring to justice sponsors of terrorism regardless of their social status or political 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,” Adeboye added.
The cleric also recalled advising a former Nigerian president to issue a similar directive to security agencies in the past. However, he noted that while the instruction was reportedly given, it was not fully enforced after the deadline elapsed.
According to him, the experience highlights the importance of strong political will, effective implementation, and sustained commitment in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
His comments come amid growing public concern over recurring incidents of terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks in several parts of the country, with increasing calls for stronger security measures and accountability among relevant authorities.
Adeboye’s remarks add to the ongoing national conversation on security reforms and strategies needed to tackle insecurity and safeguard lives and property across Nigeria.
