President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed by Service Chiefs on the security situation in the country.
The briefing which lasted for about three hours focussed on the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Boko Haram, kidnappers, herdsmen and the general security situation across the country.
Fielding questions from State House correspondents after the meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, said “All we have done is to update him on all security issues around the country, within the country and outside the country where our troops are.
“Of course we have just updated him because he is aware of what has been happening. He has been receiving regular briefings from the acting president and he has also been going through the print media and electronic media to follow the happenings in the country.
“All security threats were treated one after the other ranging from terrorism to kidnapping, herdsmen/farmers clash, to IPOB issue were all treated. Comments were made as to what to do as regards those issues.
“After the meeting, he has directed on some areas we should look at so as to enhance our operations in the country.”
According to the Defence Chief, President Buhari also emphasized that the unity of the nation is non-negotiable, adding “We have all been fully instructed to ensure that the directive is carried out to the letter.”
