Details Of High Level Meeting Between President Tinubu And Security Chiefs Emerge

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, held a high-level meeting with the nation’s security chiefs at the State House in Abuja.

Naija News reports the meeting had in attendance the heads of various security agencies in the country, including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

After the meeting, IGP Egbetokun, who briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, said President Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the security reports received during the meeting and called for greater collaboration among the various security agencies in the country.

He added that it was a routine meeting where President Tinubu received briefings from the security chiefs.

“It was a routine security briefing with Mr. President where we provided updates on our operations. Mr. President is pleased with our progress and has challenged us to work even more closely together to enhance our collective effectiveness,” Egbetokun stated.

Egbetokun added that based on statistics, he can confirm a reduction in crime rate in the country.

“As the Inspector General of Police, I can confirm that the crime rate in Nigeria is on a decline. Our records are clear, and we are committed to sustaining this downward trend,” the Police boss said.

Oil Theft

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who gave updates on the fight against oil theft in the country, highlighted the negative impact of oil theft on the nation’s economy.

He disclosed the move by the current administration to achieve a daily production of 2.1 million barrels of oil, stressing that efforts are underway to realize this goal.

“Nigeria’s economic stability heavily relies on our oil production. Our mandate is to restore full production capacity, aiming for 2.1 million barrels per day, which is entirely achievable. We are taking all necessary measures to ensure this target is met,” General Musa asserted.

He warned those involved in oil theft and other similar economic sabotage to desist or face the wrath of the law.

In his words, “For those involved in stealing our infrastructure and crude oil, your days are numbered. We are coming after you with full force. This is a collective effort—no single service or individual can tackle this alone. We need the cooperation of all stakeholders, including state governments and local communities.”

The CDS added that the President is aware of agitations from the oil-producing communities and is taking steps to address their concerns.

“The President is very much attuned to the issues raised by the communities. They can rest assured that we are working tirelessly to address their grievances and ensure continuous production,” he said.