The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has directed the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in the territory to enhance the local vigilance teams by meeting their needs adequately.
Addressing stakeholders and residents at a security town hall meeting in Kwali Area Council, Wike assured swift deployment of additional security vehicles, and he urged the councils to provide more motorcycles to support the vigilance teams.
Wike emphasized the government’s commitment to improving security, stating, “I can assure you that in a matter of days you will be hearing positive stories. We are ready to support our security agencies, whatever they need to ensure that our people can sleep with their two eyes closed.”
He acknowledged the importance of information from residents and highlighted the role of vigilance teams in gathering timely information to aid security agencies.
Addressing concerns about bad roads contributing to kidnapping incidents, the Minister urged the council chairman to recommend additional roads for reconstruction.
He promised that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration would not abandon the people of FCT and emphasized collaboration with traditional rulers and the community to identify infrastructure needs.
Wike assured the community that the government would address their concerns, stating, “We won’t abandon any project. If we don’t have the money, we won’t embark on any project.” The collaborative efforts between the FCT Administration, local councils, and residents aim to enhance security and infrastructure development in the region.
The Kwali Area Council Chairman, Danladi Chiya, outlined challenges, including security issues and the need for a police division in Gwako and a military base in another part of the council. He sought the Minister’s intervention for road repairs, increased military presence, additional police stations, and support for vigilance teams.
