Ben Ezechime, Enugu
Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Enugu, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ike, has called for the establishment of state and community police to stem rising criminality in the localities.
Ike made the call on Monday in Enugu at a Pre-Synod Press Conference of the forthcoming 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, holding between June 26 and June 29, 2025.
The cleric, who decried the carnage on lives and property in many parts of the country especially in Benue, noted that “it is time to take decisive action against insecurity.”
According to him, President Bola Tinubu and other leaders should save the nation from hopelessness occasioned by the rising insurgency and general insecurity widespread in the country.
The cleric also urged Tinubu to sack non-performing service chiefs and heads of other para-military agencies not living up to expectations.
“I call for effective release and use of drones, helicopters and jets meant for the fight against insecurity in order to justify the huge amounts spent in procuring them,” he said.
Ike described Nigeria as one of the richly natural and human capital-blesssed countries in the world, adding that corruption and greed had denied the country its growth and development.
“Other countries especially the Asian countries that discovered natural resources as we did, have used their natural resources to develop their countries.
“Today, these countries have become centre of attraction and envy,” he said.
The cleric noted that the Synod with the theme, “Living By Every Word of God,” would provide a platform for a revival that would change the country for good.
He said that the Synod, which will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, China Town, Enugu, would deliberate on challenges facing the Church and seek for the way forward.
The bishop said that it was free for the general public to participate since it was for the Church’s revival and the nation’s revival.
“The Synod will proffer ways to tackle myriad of challenges facing various sectors and segments of the country,” he added.
