Abuja, Jan. 16, 2024 -Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he is abreast of security challenges facing the territory.
Wike said that he and his security chiefs would not rest on their oars until the rising incidence of kidnapping in the territory was checkmated.
He made the promise on Tuesday while speaking with journalists ahead of a meeting with the council chairmen on the security situation in the territory.
“All of us are aware of the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly Bwari and some other areas that have witnessed security challenges.
“Our concern is that for the Federal Capital Territory that has virtually every Nigerian, we owe a duty to make sure that this place is safe, to do all we can, and we assure Nigerians who reside here, that there is no need for panic.
“We are taking every step to make sure that those challenges are things that we must have to resolve. So, this meeting is practically to look into such challenges and see how we are able to resolve the problems.
“And that is why we invited all the council chairmen because they also have a responsibility in their various area councils. So, we will put our heads together and come up with solutions.
So, for the press, it is just for you to know that we are not sleeping, security agencies are also not sleeping. We will provide every support that they require in order to allay the fears of the citizens.
“This time around, we will not be happy where Area Council Chairmen will abdicate their responsibility and travel out.
“We have gotten reports that council chairmen travel anytime, and then if anything happens, of course, they will not call anybody’s name, they will call the FCT Minister.
“However, we cannot fold our hands, we have invited them to a meeting this afternoon to see how we can also resolve the problem,” Wike said. (GBN)
