National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Mongnu was conspicuously absent as the President, Mohammadu Buhari met with Nigeria’s service chiefs on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Those in attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. – Gen Tukur Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar; the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, also attended the meeting believed to centre on security challenges.
Buhari and the service chiefs hold routine security meetings weekly but that of today is tagged ‘special consultation’.
The service chiefs passed through the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, on their way out.
Buratai was the last sighted leaving about 3.55 pm.
