Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has invited members of the Council of State and the Police Council to a high-level strategic meeting.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the SGF's office, Segun Imohiosen, the meetings are scheduled for Thursday, 9 October, at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa, Abuja.

This comes amid worsening insecurity across the country.

As reported by this newspaper, banditry and kidnapping for ransom have become frequent with states like Kwara, Kogi and Niger suffering simultaneously.

As per the statement, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Emanso Umobong, said the discussions will foc...