Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday convened an emergency meeting with service chiefs and heads of key security agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja.
The high-level meeting came in response to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that the American military might take action in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians.
According to security sources, the closed-door session focused on evaluating the possible diplomatic and security implications of Trump’s remarks.
Officials also reviewed intelligence briefings and discussed strategies to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty while coordinating a unified response among the country’s defense and intelligence institutions.
Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala emphasized that no foreign military operation could take place within Nigeria without the explicit consent of President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming that the nation’s sovereignty was non-negotiable.
Reacting to Trump’s statements, President Tinubu dismissed the allegations as a “mischaracterization” of Nigeria’s internal situation, insisting that the country remained a democratic state that upholds religious freedom and peaceful coexistence among all faiths.
Despite the assurances, President Trump doubled down on his position, claiming the United States “will not allow the killing of Christians” to continue in Nigeria.
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) is expected to release an official statement outlining Nigeria’s position and next steps following the emergency security meeting.
