The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State, Bishop Dr S. T. G. Adewole, has levelled a serious accusation against the Nigerian government, alleging its complicity in the nation's escalating security crisis. Speaking during a live radio interview, the cleric claimed that violent attacks across parts of the country are deliberately aimed at Christians as part of a broader agenda to Islamise Nigeria.
Government Allegedly Part of the Security Problem
Bishop Adewole made these claims while appearing on the Editor's Hangout programme aired on Diamond FM, which was monitored by Legit.ng on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He described insecurity as one of the most significant challenges facing Nigeria, noting a shift in the nature of violence over the years.
"When you look at the situation, insecurity in our country is too much. There is no other way to explain it, and it is because the government is complicit in it. They are part and parcel of these problems," Adewole stated emphatically.
The CAN chairman insisted that the architects of Nigeria's security challenges are not external forces but individuals operating from within the government itself. He argued that recent public revelations have only served to confirm this disturbing reality.
Claims of Boko Haram Being "Imported" for Politics
Adewole referenced comments he attributed to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and others, alleging that the Boko Haram insurgency was deliberately introduced into Nigeria ahead of the 2015 general elections.
"It is all over social media when El-Rufai and some other people came out and said they were the ones that imported Boko Haram into Nigeria, that is prior to the 2015 election," he claimed.
According to the Bishop, these actions were allegedly taken with the expectation that political instability would intensify if former President Goodluck Jonathan refused to relinquish power. He recalled that such warnings were dismissed at the time.
Deliberate Targeting of Christians and an Islamisation Agenda
Bishop Adewole expressed deep concern over what he described as the politicisation of insecurity along regional and religious lines. He stressed the inseparable link between religion and culture, stating that every faith has a cultural foundation.
Most alarmingly, he asserted that Christians are not collateral damage in the widespread violence but are the primary targets. "They are not being killed mistakenly; the attacks are targeted primarily against Christians," Adewole alleged.
He directly linked this pattern of violence to a desire to impose a specific religious ideology on the nation. "Yes, because some people in this country want to Islamise Nigeria. They want to Islamize this country by all means, and that is why everything we do is given religious coloration," he added.
The federal government has consistently denied allegations of religious bias in its handling of the security situation, maintaining that its security agencies work to protect all citizens irrespective of faith or ethnicity.
Tinubu's Response on Security Hardware
In a related development, President Bola Tinubu recently informed CAN leaders that his administration has placed an order for four attack helicopters from the United States to bolster the country's security capabilities. The President acknowledged delays in the procurement, citing the high cost and complexity of acquiring military hardware. He also mentioned that Nigeria has approached Turkey for further assistance in strengthening its defence capacity.
President Tinubu reiterated his commitment to implementing state and community policing as a fundamental security reform. He urged religious leaders to support national peace efforts and requested their prayers as the government continues to tackle insecurity in ungoverned spaces across the country.
