The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday convened an emergency meeting with Service Chiefs and heads of key security agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja.
The meeting came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the American military might “act in Nigeria” over alleged attacks on Christians.
According to security sources, the closed-door session focused on assessing the possible impact of Trump’s comments and strategizing on how to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty. Reports indicate that the team reviewed intelligence updates and discussed a coordinated national response among defence and intelligence institutions.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala stated that the United States cannot undertake any military operation in Nigeria without President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
Reacting to Trump’s remarks, President Tinubu maintained that Nigeria remains a democratic nation that guarantees freedom of religion. He described Trump’s statement as a “mischaracterisation of Nigeria’s situation,” reaffirming his administration’s commitment to unity and peaceful coexistence.
However, Trump stood firm, insisting that “America will not allow the killing of Christians to continue.”
The Office of the National Security Adviser is expected to issue an official statement outlining Nigeria’s position and next steps following the high-level meeting.
