The Anglican Bishop incharge of Ikeduru Diocese, Rt Rev. Emmanuel Maduwike, has advised the Federal Government against any deliberate attempt or unconscious effort to recruit repentant Boko Haram members into the Nigerian Army.
The Bishop noted that the country is currently facing the worst security situation in the history of her nationhood, noting that what used to be a rumour appears to be true at the moment, with the manifest leaking of military intelligence to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits, whom he maintained have allegedly killed several high-ranking army officers in Northern Nigeria with ease.
The Anglican Bishop gave the advice while preaching a sermon at the 2026 meeting og the Council of Knights, in Ikeduru Diocese.
He remarked that current events in the country point to the fact that alleged Boko Haram members are either direct officers in the nation’s defence architecture or are friends and allies of insurgents to the point of sharing critical military intelligence.
A development he claimed led to the killing of Nigerian soldiers in a well-coordinated attack without mercy.
Bishop Maduwike called for a very objective inquest into reports alleging that Nigeria’s top military brass had on several occasions called operational soldiers, particularly in the Northeast, to retreat or withdraw each time the soldiers closed in on the Boko Haram members.
He criticised alleged bandits’ activities, which he said has driven indigenous people away, mostly in the North, while freely mining gold and other mineral resources in those areas.
He noted that enlisting the so-called repentant terrorists into the Nigerian Army may worsen the security situation in the country.
The Anglican prelate questioned the yardstick used to determine a truly repentant terrorist, and how fully sure they will not return to their old ways.
He pointed out that it is not compulsory to enlist every repentant terrorist in the Army, suggesting other ventures like skill acquisition, education, and other areas of human endeavours could also be considered.
On the theme of the event “Faithfulness in Service” the Bishop enjoined the Knights to show serious commitment and faithfulness to God and humanity each time they were called to serve either in the Church or the public.
He noted that Jesus Christ himself was spiritually and physically useful throughout his earthly ministry, adding that many Christians today show commitment in service because of what they stand to personally gain rather than being selfless.
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