Catholic Bishops in a meeting with President Mohammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night met behind closed doors with some Roman Catholic bishops at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting, which started at about 9:00pm was held at the First Lady Conference Room.

Although agenda of the meeting was not disclosed, it may not be unconnected with the escalating herdsmen’ attacks and other challenges facing the country.

About 16 bishops were in attendance when the meeting started.

Among the bishops at the meeting are – Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama; Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan and the Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Hassan Mathew Kukah.

The meeting was also attended by other top government officials.

The meeting was still in progress at the time of filing this report.