NADCEL: Chief Imam 81 Division Calls For Actionable Information From Nigerians To Stem Insecurity
The Chief Imam of 81: Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Husein Eleje, has called for actionable information from Nigerians living in communities to proactively checkmate insecurity.
Eleje made the call on Friday in his homily during a Special Jumaat Service to mark the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the Central Mosque in Dodan Barracks, Obalende, Lagos.
The cleric called on people living in various communities to support security agencies and the government in the fight against insecurity, adding: “They should stand up against banditry.”
According to him, Nigerians can do better by expose bad eggs and kidnappers through discreetly sharing information/intelligence about unscrupulous elements and revealing their hide-outs as most of these criminals are not strangers.
He said, “So the citizens should realise that, it is collective duty to secure, and protect lives in the society and everyone has a role to play.
“It is only, when, we all join together without discrimination and assist the Army and other security agencies in fighting these insurgency and banditry that the common masses will enjoy absolute peace and security.”
The Chief Imam, however, warned army personnel against supporting criminal acts; adding that they should be “sincerely loyal to constituted army/military and civilian authorities”.
“There is a need for personnel to support and cooperate in doing or enhancing righteousness and good deeds not siding or sympathising with evil acts,” he said.
The cleric reminded public office holders that “leadership is a trust”, adding: “The people are you flock, and you will be asked by Almighty Allah how you cared for them”.
He urged leaders to provide justice, fairness, welfare to the citizens, while putting in place adequate security policies and bodies that grant protection to their properties, families and values.
The cleric prayed Almighty Allah to protect all army personnel in different theaters of operations and for peace to return to all parts of the country.
“May Almighty Allah grant us total victory over violent criminals such as insurgency, armed banditry and kidnapping among others,” he said.
The 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), marking the 163rd anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Army, is meant to celebrate the day Nigerian Army was founded and to recognise the roles, victories and achievements of Nigerian Army personnel.