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FG invites council of state, police council for security meeting

The Federal Government has invited the Council of State and the Police Council to a “strategic” security meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

The Director of Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Segun Imohiosen, made this known in a statement on Monday.

Imohiosen said the meeting will be held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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Imohiosen quoted the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr Emanso Umobong, as saying that the meeting aims to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing.

He stated that the meeting with the Council of State will be held at 1:00 p.m., while that of the Police Council is slated for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

He added that the high-level meeting underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

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