End terrorism within 90 days or quit, Adeboye tells service chiefs

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has issued a strong call to Nigeria's security chiefs, demanding they eradicate terrorists within a 90-day ultimatum or step down from their positions. Adeboye shared his plea in a video posted on his X handle, expressing deep concern over the escalating insecurity across the country and advocating for immediate, decisive action against perpetrators of violence.

Adeboye emphasized that security chiefs must be held accountable for their performance in the fight against terrorism. "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 stated.

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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.

Furthermore, the cleric urged the government to extend its focus beyond just eliminating terrorists to also targeting their sponsors, irrespective 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," Adeboye advised.

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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 referenced a past situation where a former Nigerian president issued a similar directive to security chiefs, giving them three months to eliminate Boko Haram. However, Adeboye noted that the order was not fully enforced after the deadline passed, a situation that influenced his current recommendation. He recounted meeting the late president after the deadline elapsed, an experience that shaped his advice.

Adeboye's remarks come amid a surge in terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnappings in various parts of Nigeria, fueling growing demands for more robust security measures. The call for accountability and decisive action reflects widespread public anxiety over the nation's worsening security landscape.

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Get rid of all these Boko Haram people, or resign.