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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Country Director of Linkway Outreach Africa (LOA), Pastor Daniel Ibiloma Adejo, has called on Nigerians to set aside religious and political differences and unite against the persistent killings across the country.
Reacting to US President, Donald Trump’s comments on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, Adejo said the moment calls for collective action rather than trading blames. He noted that life remains sacred and must not be taken arbitrarily under any circumstance, stressing that the act of killing contravenes both international conventions and Nigeria’s domestic laws.
In a statement yesterday, Adejo lamented that despite the government’s efforts over the years, violence and terrorism have continued to claim lives across the country, drawing global concern.
“Nigerians must acknowledge that killings have been happening for decades. The government has tried, but the problem persists, and now the world is expressing concern. This should compel us to act together as one nation,” he said.
Adejo, whose organisation provides humanitarian and social services across states, urged the Federal Government to intensify its response to insecurity. “We encourage the government to do even better than its best in stopping the killings of citizens, irrespective of their religion or political leaning,” he added.
He also called for stronger foreign policy engagement to foster greater collaboration with other countries in the fight against terrorism.
“Terrorism is a global menace, not a local one. No nation can defeat it in isolation. Nigeria must work with others to dismantle the criminal networks responsible for these atrocities,” he said.
According to Adejo, Trump’s recent statement could present an opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen security cooperation with the United States, given its experience and capacity in counterterrorism operations.
“Rather than dismissing the comment, Nigeria could explore it as a platform for deeper collaboration with the US in intelligence sharing, training and technology support,” he noted.
The cleric commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent changes in the security leadership, describing it as a positive move toward addressing insecurity.
However, he cautioned the new service chiefs against insider sabotage, saying, There are suspicions that some elements within the security system benefit from the crisis. The new chiefs must identify and rout out such collaborators if real progress is to be made.”
Adejo urged citizens to remain united and vigilant, stressing that only collective resolve could end the cycles of violence.
“Killing is an affront to humanity. Nigerians must stand together to reject bloodshed and embrace peace,” he said.
