JUST IN: TINUBU, SECURITY CHIEFS IN CLOSED-DOOR MEETING AMID NATIONWIDE PROTESTS
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with heads of security and paramilitary operatives under the aegis of the National Security Council.
The meeting is being held at the president’s office, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, is leading the service Chiefs and other military and paramilitary heads to the meeting.
This is coming amidst the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance in the country.
Recall that President Tinubu on Sunday, in a national broadcast, pleaded with the organizers of the nationwide protests to suspend them, especially as it have gone violent in some states with the attendant loss of lives and destruction of property.
The President, who said that he has heard the grievances of the protesters loud and clear, also warned that he would not sit and watch some people used by opposition politicians to destroy the democracy in the country.
Also at the meeting are Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Inspector General of Police, and IGP Kayode Egbetokun, among others.
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