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Security situation: Buhari, security chiefs in closed door meeting

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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and security chiefs are meeting at the Presidential Villa at present.

The agenda of the meeting is unknown.

However, sources at the Presidential Villa say it may be unconnected with a review of the security situation in the country. Punch

Pix: President Muhammadu Buhari

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