ENUGU, Nigeria β€” The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Enugu, Right Reverend Samuel Ike, has called on the federal government to immediately dismantle its program of rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant terrorists into society, demanding that all perpetrators of violent extremism face the full wrath of the law instead. Delivering his State of the Nation address during the Third Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese at Saint Peter's Anglican Church in Enugu, the cleric argued that the policy essentially rewards individuals who have committed mass atrocities against innocent Nigerians. A Double Standard in the Justice System Bishop Ike expressed strong condemnation of the national security architecture's approach to handling captured or surrendered insurgents. He pointed out a glaring systemic contradiction where everyday citizens are aggressively prosecuted or sentenced to death for lesser offenses, while individuals responsible for structural terror, displacement, and mass murder are granted state-sponsored amnesty and integration. In a society where a man is prosecuted or sentenced to death for defending himself against terrorists, such reintegration must cease, the Bishop declared, emphasizing that true peace cannot be built on the compromise of justice. He urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise administrative courage in tackling the deep-seated security crisis. While the Synod formally commended the presidency for increasing the military budget and restructuring tactical leadership, Bishop Ike stressed that the administration must go a step further by identifying and removing any cabinet members or high-ranking government officials who harbor sympathies for insurgent groups or seek to downplay their actions. Dropping Neutral Labels for Clarity The Anglican leader also challenged the federal government to change the linguistic framing used by state institutions and media channels when addressing armed actors in the country. He insisted that terms like Boko Haram insurgents or bandits should be dropped entirely from the official government vocabulary, stating that they are terrorists and must be addressed and handled strictly as such. Reflecting on the human cost of the ongoing conflict, Bishop Ike lamented the persistent loss of gallant military commanders and soldiers on the frontline, alongside the daily trauma of women and children herded into captivity. He noted with concern that Nigeria has risen from sixth to fourth place on the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, a metric that underscores the failure of existing de-escalation programs. Citing data compiled by global rights groups like Amnesty International, the Bishop recalled that at least 1,100 Nigerians were abducted within the first three months of 2026 alone, highlighting recent mass kidnappings in Plateau and Benue states. He warned that if urgent and decisive military measures are not implemented, the compounding insecurity could severely undermine the stability of the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanctioning Extremist Digital Propaganda To systematically weaken the operational capacity of terror networks, the Bishop also urged the federal government to look beyond battlefield solutions and implement strict digital containment policies. He called for immediate state sanctions against global social media platforms that fail to police their networks, allowing terrorist organizations to use digital services to broadcast propaganda, coordinate logistics, and spread fear among the populace.