President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday convened an expanded high-level security meeting with the nation’s Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja, in a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture as the country battles a surge in violent crimes across multiple regions.
The closed-door session, which lasted several hours, brought together the Chief of Defence Staff, heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, the National Security Adviser, and the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, marking one of the administration’s most extensive security consultations in recent months.
According to presidency insiders, the meeting was called to review Nigeria’s worsening security landscape, with particular focus on the rising activities of terrorists, bandits, and armed gangs in parts of the North-West, North-Central, and other flashpoints across the federation.
President Tinubu reportedly insisted on more decisive, intelligence-driven, and technology-supported operations, stressing that Nigerians must begin to feel tangible improvements in safety and security.
The President was said to have charged the security chiefs to strengthen coordination among agencies, dismantle operational bottlenecks, and take a more proactive approach to early detection of emerging threats. He reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to provide the resources, logistics, and policy backing required to achieve lasting results.
In response, the Service Chiefs assured the President of a united front in combating insecurity, pledging intensified operations, improved collaboration, and enhanced community-based intelligence gathering. They also expressed commitment to restoring public confidence and ensuring that criminal elements come under sustained pressure.
Sunday’s meeting comes at a time when Nigerians are increasingly anxious over the frequency of attacks on rural communities, highways, and urban centres. By hosting the expanded security session, President Tinubu signals what appears to be a fresh phase of strategic realignment aimed at strengthening national security and stabilising vulnerable regions.
More updates are expected as the security agencies implement the directives issued at the State House.