The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Peter Opara, along with other security stakeholders, to address the escalating security challenges in Abuja. This decision followed the adoption of […]
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Insecurity: FCT Faces Equipment Shortage in Tracking Criminals – Wike
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stated on Monday that the ongoing battle against banditry and kidnappings in the FCT is being impeded by insufficient equipment and operational vehicles. During a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Mr. Wike attributed the recent increase in kidnappings in some border communities of the FCT […]
Wike To Be Summoned By Senate Regarding Kidnapping Epidemic, Says Kingibe
The Senate is set to summon Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over the escalating kidnapping crisis, as disclosed by Senator Ireti Kingibe, the representative for the FCT. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Kingibe expressed concerns about the surge in insecurity in Abuja, particularly the rise in abduction cases. She […]
Strength in Unity, Shield The Flock With Resolve, While Beast Loses its Grip, As The Nation Evolve
By Suleiman A Suleiman, A journalist based in Abuja. suleimanasuleiman476@gmail.com The persistent issue of kidnapping and other insecurity challenges in Nigeria has raised significant concerns, especially in the prevention of investment in the country. This has been further exacerbated by the targeting of high-value individuals, and strategic locations in the capital city, a sit of […]