‘Wike working to tackle insecurity in Abuja’

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has put necessary measures in place to enhance security, the Arewa Youth Assembly, has said. The Assembly was reacting to a statement credited to the Senator Representing FCT at the Red Chamber, Ireti Kingibe. Kingibe was alleged to have said the FCT Minister is displaying “I don’t […]

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has put necessary measures in place to enhance security, the Arewa Youth Assembly, has said.

The Assembly was reacting to a statement credited to the Senator Representing FCT at the Red Chamber, Ireti Kingibe.

Kingibe was alleged to have said the FCT Minister is displaying “I don’t care attitude” towards the security of the FCT.

Reacting in a statement on Monday, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, Speaker of the Arewa Youth Assembly, said Wike, since his appointment as FCT Minister, had remained committed to securing the lives and protecting the properties of residents.

The group also said the FCT Minister had significantly impacted other areas of infrastructural development, economic empowerment, social welfare, sustainable development, and community engagement.

To ensure the safety and security of lives and properties of Abuja residents, the Assembly said Wike had:

“Approved the formation of two joint-security task forces comprising all security agencies domiciled in the FCT to curtail the activities of one-chance syndicates, armed robbers, kidnappers, and all forms of criminality within the Territory and its environs.

“Implemented a digital security monitoring and control system within the current FCT transport management system and charged security agencies with profiling FCT Uber Drivers to help curb insecurity.

“Mandated the holding of monthly security meetings of the six area councils aimed at improving the security situation in their respective area councils.

“Given the directive for setting up two new divisional police stations in the Gwagwalada community for law enforcement and curbing criminal activities in the area.

“Provided vehicles for security agencies, communication gadgets, as well as motorcycles to support local vigilance groups, to help provide security agencies with necessary information.

“Collaborated with neighboring states of Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, and Kaduna to exploit areas of joint security outfits, intelligence sharing, provision of the needed logistics support, and more to mitigate these security challenges.

“Worked constantly in harmony with the heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, Chairmen of Area Councils, and other critical stakeholders in the territory.

“Conducted massive operations by security outfits that have led to the neutralization and arrests of bandits and their informants.

“Announced readiness and willingness to partner with the State of Qatar to develop the tourism sector and improve security in the nation’s capital”.