NSA, Service Chiefs Meet Over Planned U.S. Military Action Against Nigeria
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday held a high-level meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies in Abuja following U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians. According to sources, the emergency meeting — which took place at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) — was convened to coordinate a national security response and assess the implications of the U.S. president’s statement. The outcome of the deliberation, sources said, would be communicated through official channels from the NSA’s office. Trump, speaking late Sunday aboard Air Force One, warned that ground operations and air strikes could form part of a potential U.S. attack on Nigeria if the country failed to curb “mass killings of Christians.” “They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large […]