The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that terrorism and kidnapping have spread beyond the North and are now affecting the South.
Speaking at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, D.C., Adeboye said the country’s security crisis has escalated to the point where it has reached communities close to him.
He lamented that attacks once associated mainly with northern Nigeria are now becoming increasingly common in other parts of the country. The cleric also alleged that those responsible for financing terrorism are widely known, yet many continue to operate without facing justice.
Despite his concerns, Adeboye defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over the country’s security challenges. He maintained that the President had fulfilled his constitutional responsibility by directing the armed forces and other security agencies to
confront the threat, stressing that implementation rests with the nation’s security commanders.The respected cleric said effective leadership requires military authorities to carry out lawful directives issued by the Commander-in-Chief, rather than expecting the President to personally lead combat operations.
Adeboye disclosed that he had previously discussed Nigeria’s security challenges with President Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. During the conversation, he advised the President to issue a 90-day ultimatum to military commanders to significantly curb terrorism or step aside for others capable of delivering results.
He further urged the Federal Government to focus on dismantling the financial networks sustaining terrorist groups, insisting that lasting success would remain difficult unless those supplying weapons, ammunition and funding are identified and prosecuted.
The RCCG leader also appealed to the United States and other members of the international community to strengthen their support for Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and restore lasting peace across the country.
