The District Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Prayer Mountain of Mercy, District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Isaiah Alade has called on security agencies to beef up security around worship centres, recreation centres, among other public spaces, to guarantee better protection of lives and property of Nigerians.

Alade made the call while speaking with journalists in Ibadan against the backdrop of the recent Gwoza attacks and incidences of insecurity in the country.

The cleric who maintained that security agencies were doing their bit, stressed the need for robust synergy among the agencies so as to effectively tackle crime and criminality.

He, however, noted that religious leaders also had a duty to be more security conscious in their respective places of worship, saying, “all hands must be on deck on the issue of security as it cannot be left for government alone to do.”

He added: “I want the Nigeria police and other sister agencies to have a robust synergy towards ensuring the security of lives of innocent citizens irrespective of where they are in the country and all will be much better for it.”

Alade also identified the crucial role of family, especially parents, and guardians in leading their children, and wards to lead responsible lives.

He added: “Quality parenting will no doubt create a right path for children to succeed and contribute meaningfully to the society. Parents are to be responsible for the physical, moral, religious and mental development of children for our society to enjoy absolute peace.”

The cleric appealed to people with criminal intentions to shun such and make themselves relevant as vessels to reposition the society for the better.