Wike places security operatives on alert amid rising insecurity

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that security be beefed up around Abuja, with improved surveillance at all borders with neighbouring states and entry points. To this effect, the operation sweep squad composed of a joint military taskforce, police, Department of State Services ( DSS) and other security agencies have been deployed […]

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that security be beefed up around Abuja, with improved surveillance at all borders with neighbouring states and entry points.

To this effect, the operation sweep squad composed of a joint military taskforce, police, Department of State Services ( DSS) and other security agencies have been deployed to different parts  of the nation’s capital.

Addressing the team on Tuesday,  FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, charged them to create the synergy required to eliminate crimes and criminalises across the FCT.

Dantawaye noted that the FCT Minister, who directed the operation, has also provided enough logistics to ensure its success and guarantee  adequate safety and security for residents.

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The CP, who was supported by other heads of security agencies, also announced that Service Chiefs and the IGP had given approval for the operation designed to tackle crime,  especially as the yuletide approaches.

He disclosed that the team had been detailed to pay attention to the areas most vulnerable to kidnapping and banditry, ensuring safety for all residents.

“The FCT minister, his excellency Nyesom  Wike, has given complete support, especially in terms of logistics for this operation. He has given approval and I am sure that by the time we’ll be leaving here later, I mean today, the funds for fueling, for servicing of the vehicles and even allowances for the men will have dropped into an account that we can assess,” he added.

On the influx of beggars into the city centre, the CP stated that the security agencies are collaborating with relevant departments of FCTA to tackle the menaces of street begging in Abuja.

He added that while the legal requirements on the evacuation of street beggars are being perfected, anyone arrested in black spots would be profiled because some criminals often  disguise themselves as beggars.