President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the security agencies to deal with armed bandits ruthlessly.
The president gave the order during his meeting with services chiefs at the State House on Thursday.
Okay Nigeria had earlier reported that Buhari met with the service chiefs were he received briefing on the issue of security in the country.
General Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence Staff, addressing newsmen after the meeting with the president said Buhari gave orders to the military to ruthlessly address the security challenges in the country.