President Bola Tinubu is meeting the service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at his official residence in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
An influx of vehicles conveying heads of the Armed Forces to Tinubu’s residence was noticed Wednesday afternoon.
The meeting reportedly started at minutes past 03:00 p.m.
There have been rising killings in Plateau, Benue and other parts of the country.
Tinubu returned to Abuja on Monday night after spending 18 days on a working visit and retreat in Paris and London.
Several homes have been burnt, and at least 3,000 persons were displaced despite the deployment of security forces.
In Benue, at least 56 people were killed in Logo and Gbagir after twin assaults blamed on armed herders.
Multiple sources said the President was concerned by the security situation and would immediately meet with the service chiefs and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, over the development.
More details to follow…
