President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and a French military official at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
The meeting, which took place in the afternoon, was followed by an emergency security session involving the nation’s top military and intelligence leadership. Those present included the service chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as the heads of key intelligence agencies and the Inspector-General of Police.
Sources familiar with the discussions said the engagements were aimed at strengthening collaboration and reviewing the country’s security situation, particularly in the North-East where insurgent attacks have intensified.
The development comes shortly after a deadly incident in Borno State, where a senior military officer and several soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device during an operation against insurgents.
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The President’s meeting with the French official is also linked to recent efforts to deepen international military cooperation. Weeks earlier, Tinubu disclosed that France had agreed to support Nigeria with military equipment and training following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to sources, the Nigerian government is exploring partnerships with multiple countries to strengthen its counter-insurgency operations and improve the capacity of its armed forces.
The high-level meetings come at a time of heightened security concerns across the country, with ongoing military operations in the North-East, fresh attacks in parts of the Middle Belt, and increasing international attention on Nigeria’s security landscape.
Officials say the government remains committed to tackling insecurity through both local strategies and international collaboration, while intensifying efforts to protect lives and restore stability in affected regions.
