Declare bandits as terrorists now, Adeboye urges Buhari
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign a gazzete designating bandits as terrorists.
Adeboye who stated this in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Assistant on Admin, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said that the decision was necessary so as to give bite to a recent court judgement which had declared the bandits as terrorists.
According to the highly revered cleric, the president’s action would also advance the cause of peace especially in Nigeria’s search for a lasting solution to its security challenges.
He said that Nigerians had been traumatised enough and cannot freely move in their own country for the fear of bandits and kidnappers, among others, who had attracted international sympathy.
“The President is yet to openly declare bandits who are making life uncomfortable for Nigerians as terrorists.
“The declaration should not be restricted to just announcement alone, but should also be gazetted.
“As long as the President refuses to do that, bandits would continue to perpetrate their nefarious activities, not minding whose ox is gored.
“The President should do more on security by curbing the activities of the hoodlums and demanding accountability and regular updates from the service chiefs on insecurity in the country.
“The President should also ensure that his administration remains very sensitive and proactive to security reports,” Adeboye added.
