The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing security in the nation’s capital. Wike emphasized that no stone would be left unturned in the quest to address the challenges posed by bandits and other criminal elements that have recently plagued certain areas of the FCT.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of Paikon-Kore Road in the Gwagwalada area, Wike assured the gathered audience that his administration was resolute in its determination to eradicate criminal activities.
“I have assured you before that we are going to take this fight against headlong. Today, you can see that we are not letting them go. I told you all these criminals will run away,” Wike stated emphatically on Thursday.
Furthermore, Wike conveyed a clear message regarding the intensified efforts to combat insecurity, stating, “We will make sure they don’t sleep again. If they say we will not sleep, they too will not sleep. A child that says the mother will not sleep, will he sleep? So, we are taking the war head-on. Let them wait for us; they will see fire for fire.”
Wike, the former Rivers State Governor, emphasized the proactive stance his administration is taking to counter criminal activities. This determination is in line with the broader national objective of addressing the growing security concerns across various regions in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office last year, had promised to tackle insecurity, including jihadist threats in the North-East, criminal militias in the North-West, and intercommunal violence in central states. However, critics argue that the level of violence remains a significant challenge.
According to Nigerian risk consultancy SBM Intelligence, there have been 3,964 recorded abductions in Nigeria since Tinubu took office in May. The alarming rate of abductions, coupled with rising criminal activities, has sparked national outrage and highlighted the urgency of addressing security concerns.
Some experts attribute the surge in kidnappings to the country’s economic situation, suggesting that desperation has driven Nigerians to turn to crime for income. As the fight against insecurity intensifies, the government faces the complex task of addressing root causes and implementing effective strategies to ensure the safety of citizens.
