Enenche opposes calls for removal of service chiefs over insecurity

A former Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche (retd.), has argued that replacing Nigeria’s service chiefs would not provide a lasting solution to the country’s persistent security challenges. Enenche made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television while reacting to the recent call for the resignation of security chiefs over the continued threat posed by terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent crime. Recall that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had urged President Bola Tinubu to give the security chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists or resign. He expressed concern over the country’s worsening security situation and called for urgent action against perpetrators of violence and their sponsors. Adeboye, during a workers’ meeting at the Redemption Camp in May, stated that security chiefs should be held accountable for results in the fight against terrorism. He said, “You can only advise the commander-in-chief. You can’t command him because if you command the commander-in-chief, then you become the commander of the commander-in-chief. That doesn’t make sense. “But I’ve tried. And God is my witness. I don’t want to take up much of your time. “What should we do now? I’m talking to you as my children. 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.” Related News Abduction: Oyo Assembly demands better security for schools Military dismisses fake AI video of CDS, Army chief VIDEO: Oyo residents chanting ‘Jagaban 2027’ after receiving semovita Responding to the call, Enenche maintained that frequent changes in military leadership have not proven effective in addressing complex security threats that have evolved over many years. “People may be thinking the service chiefs are not working, but I can tell you that changing service chiefs every six months or every year is not the solution at all,” he said. The retired army general stressed that the country’s security situation requires a long-term, coordinated approach rather than leadership changes driven by public pressure. According to him, Nigerians must collectively treat insecurity as a national priority and support efforts aimed at defeating criminal elements threatening lives and property. “I don’t joke with security at all, and I encourage every other person to do the same. We must, as a matter of fact, take it seriously,” Enenche stated. He warned that failure to take decisive and