Nigerian military rulers meet

The military rulers of Nigeria have met, reportedly to discuss threats to national security -- two days after announcing they had foiled a coup plot.

No details of their talks were given, but a presidential spokesman said the purpose was to take a general look at security issues in the light of recent events.

One of those detained was Lieutenant-General Oladipo Diya, the deputy of the country's leader, General Sani Abacha.

The BBC West Africa correspondent says this reveals a split in the armed forces.

He adds that there have been reports of differences among military officers over arrangements for handing power back to civilians next year, as promised.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service