Abuja – President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs Tuesday at the Presidential Villa. The meeting addressed growing insecurity in Nigeria.
Attendees and Concerns
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, led the meeting. National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and Director General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, also attended. The meeting’s specific agenda was undisclosed. However, recent violent attacks, especially in Benue State, have raised concerns. Suspected herdsmen have launched deadly assaults. Key political figures also attended, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. Their presence suggests a coordinated effort to address the insecurity challenges. The meeting’s outcome will likely shape future security policies.