The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has pledged to deepen intelligence sharing and coordination with the Department of State Services to tackle security threats, violent extremism, and inter-communal tensions across the country.
During its fifth meeting in Abuja from Thursday night to early Friday, the Forum also called on governors to rally support for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, describing it as a vital step toward gender equity and inclusive governance.
The DSS had on Tuesday warned of a planned attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province targeting Ondo and Kogi States.
In response, security agencies in the affected states have heightened surveillance and activated counter-terrorism measures to thwart the threat.
