Abuja NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing an emergency security meeting at the State House in Abuja to address a rapidly evolving national security situation.
Okay News gathered that the meeting, which commenced at approximately 2:00 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026, brings together the nation’s top military, intelligence, and police leadership.
The high-stakes session is being attended by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Service Chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Air Staff. Also present are the Director-Generals of the DSS and NIA, along with the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.
A primary focus of the deliberations is the recent security advisory from the United States, which authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency embassy personnel and their families from Abuja. The US State Department further escalated concerns by placing 23 Nigerian states under a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory. While the Nigerian government, through Minister Mohammed Idris, has sought to downplay the advisory by insisting the country remains largely stable, the meeting suggests a high-level review of the intelligence that prompted the American move.
The meeting also comes as the administration faces intense scrutiny over the April 11 airstrike at Jilli Market along the Borno-Yobe border. While the Air Force maintains the operation was a “precision strike” against a terrorist logistics hub, reports indicate that over 100 civilians were killed. Presidential aide Temitope Ajayi defended the strike, labeling the market a “legitimate military target” due to insurgent activity. However, the incident has drawn sharp condemnation from Amnesty International, which has joined calls for an independent investigation into the civilian casualties.
As of Monday evening, the meeting remains ongoing at the Presidential Villa, with the nation awaiting an official briefing on the government’s next steps regarding both international diplomatic friction and internal security challenges.
