In a significant development addressing Nigeria’s national security, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a high-level, closed-door meeting with top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s internal security architecture and tackling the growing threats posed by insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities.
According to sources within the Presidency, the urgent meeting brought together the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and heads of other key intelligence and paramilitary agencies.
Although details of the meeting remain undisclosed, insiders suggest that the dialogue focused on the recent surge in criminal activities in some parts of the country, especially in the North West and North Central regions. Discussions also reportedly included strategies for enhancing intelligence coordination, improving inter-agency collaboration, and deploying advanced surveillance technology to critical hotspots.
President Tinubu, who has repeatedly emphasized his administration’s zero-tolerance for insecurity, was said to have reiterated the importance of proactive measures and a unified command approach in tackling security threats. He reportedly instructed the service chiefs to intensify operations and ensure that Nigerians begin to feel the impact of security reforms.
Security experts believe the President’s decision to hold this strategic session behind closed doors reflects the sensitive nature of national security issues and the need for decisive, behind-the-scenes action. It also aligns with Tinubu’s broader agenda of restoring peace and confidence in affected communities across the country.
This latest engagement is part of an ongoing series of consultations between the presidency and security stakeholders, as the government seeks to adopt a holistic, intelligence-driven strategy to combat threats and ensure lasting stability.
More updates are expected in the coming days as security agencies begin implementing directives from the presidency aimed at achieving tangible outcomes in the fight against insecurity.
Source : Swifteradio.com
