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Abductions: Tinubu holds security meeting with IG, SSS DG, CDS, COAS

Mr Tinubu stated, “We are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the affected areas and protect our citizens.”

• November 23, 2025
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday convened an extended security meeting with heads of defence and intelligence agencies to review ongoing operations and stabilise areas affected by recent abductions.

‎In a post on his verified X handle, the President said the meeting, taking place at the State House, includes the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the State Security Service.‎

‎According to him, the crucial session is focused on analysing the latest field reports and issuing directives to ensure rapid and coordinated action across security formations.

‎”I am currently in an extended security meeting with heads of our defence and intelligence apparatus including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the DSS, at the State House.

‎”We are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the affected areas and protect our citizens. I am receiving continuous briefings and have directed our security services to move with speed, precision, and absolute resolve.

‎”As President, I am fully committed to the security of all Nigerians. Those who threaten the peace and security of our nation will face the full weight of the law.‎

‎”Nigeria will prevail,” the president wrote on his verified X handle.

It was gathered that information minister,Mohammed Idris, along with other senior media aides, attended the meeting.

(NAN)

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