A meeting of the 19 northern state governors, earlier scheduled for November 29 in Kaduna State, has been postponed as governors from the seven North-West states engage in a separate security session with federal authorities.
The summit, initially convened by the Northern Governors Forum, was organised to review the resurgence of terrorist attacks sweeping parts of Northern Nigeria, especially mining belts, rural highways, and communities reporting spikes in school abductions.
The governors from the seven North-West states are now locked in a high-level security meeting involving the Senate Committee on Army and top security commanders from the region.
According to TheCable, the discussions are focused on “persistent threats confronting the zone,” signalling a rare alignment of state and federal security councils.
Communities in Niger, Kebbi and Kwara have faced renewed attacks in recent weeks, with abductions from schools, highways and rice farms stoking public anxiety.
Meanwhile, Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, earlier confirmed plans for the November 29 meeting and the involvement of traditional rulers.
He said, “The meeting aims to develop a unified approach to tackling security concerns affecting the region and discuss the way forward on security matters.
“It is the duty of citizens to help deal with security threats in our country and state.
“Therefore, citizens must do well by providing security agencies with relevant information about individuals with criminal tendencies.”
The northern region has witnessed a rise in kidnappings and killings in recent weeks, including two high-profile attacks involving schoolchildren.
While rescue missions by security agencies have intensified, some abductees have been released, although several remain in captivity.
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