Nigeria’s terrorists have no religion, says Christian pilgrims commission

Nigeria’s terrorists have no religion, says Christian pilgrims commission

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Stephen Adegbite, has dismissed claims linking Nigeria’s wave of insurgency and violent crimes to any of the country’s major religions, insisting that the perpetrators “belong to no faith.”

Adegbite made the remark during an interview with journalists on Thursday in Lagos, where he condemned the rising cases of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism, describing those behind the acts as “beasts of no nation” who should be treated strictly as criminals.

According to him, neither Islam nor Christianity sanctions violence, and both faiths are suffering the consequences of the continued insecurity.

“They can’t be members of Islam or Christians,” he said. “Both faiths are bearing the consequences of their nefarious acts. Every effort to eradicate them should be supported so they are completely wiped out.”

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The NCPC boss commended the recent gains recorded by Nigerian troops against terrorist elements, noting that the successes were “divinely inspired.” He applauded the “renewed zeal” of the military under the new service chiefs and urged citizens to support security agencies with timely intelligence.

Adegbite described Nigeria as “God’s project,” insisting that no individual or group would be allowed to destroy the country. He called for stronger cooperation with government efforts to restore peace and improve national stability.

His comments come amid escalating international attention on Nigeria’s security situation. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump again threatened possible military action if the Nigerian government fails to halt attacks on Christian communities. He had earlier designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian persecution.

Local Christian bodies—including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)—have also echoed concerns about what they described as “Christian genocide.” PFN President Francis Oke insisted that attacks on Christians should be properly labelled, arguing that “there is not a single instance of a Christian group attacking Muslims; it is always the other way round.”

Adegbite, however, maintained that criminals should not be given religious identity, urging Nigerians to unite behind ongoing efforts to secure the country.

Nigeria’s terrorists have no religion, says Christian pilgrims commission