President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday morning, convened an emergency closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which was not previously scheduled on the President’s public itinerary, is believed to be in response to growing national security concerns.
According to sources within the Presidency, the urgent session began shortly after 10 a.m. and included key figures such as the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar; and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Although the Presidency has yet to issue an official statement on the agenda, security analysts believe the meeting was prompted by the recent surge in attacks across parts of the country, particularly in the North-West and Middle Belt regions. Reports of increased bandit activity, kidnappings, and communal clashes have raised public anxiety, with many calling for a more decisive federal response.
Also believed to be on the table are rising tensions in the Niger Delta, the security situation in Borno and Zamfara States, and intelligence reports concerning threats from organized criminal networks.
President Tinubu, who has repeatedly promised to prioritize security and stabilize the country, is under increasing pressure to deliver results. Since assuming office, he has restructured several key agencies and increased budget allocations for national defense, but the persistent insecurity has continued to challenge his administration.
A presidential aide, who spoke anonymously, hinted that new strategies and deployments are being considered. “The President is deeply concerned. This meeting is to take stock and agree on immediate actions that will be felt by citizens,” he said.
Following the session, it is expected that the National Security Council will release a detailed update on resolutions reached and actions to be taken.
As Nigerians await outcomes from the meeting, there is cautious optimism that the federal government will unveil a firmer and more proactive security framework to curb the wave of violence and restore public confidence in national safety.
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