By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata<\/p>\n
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that poverty cannot be used as a justification for criminal activity, unlawful migration to Abuja, or the establishment of illegal settlements. He emphasized that security remains the top priority of his administration and warned that illegal occupants across the city will be evicted.<\/p>\n
Speaking during his monthly media chat on Monday, Wike stressed that criminal elements often hide in shanties and undeveloped areas to avoid detection, making these areas a threat to public safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot say because of poverty, we should allow you to kill people, to rob them, to kidnap people. That is not allowed,\u201d Wike said.<\/p>\n
The minister criticized landowners who leave their plots undeveloped, thereby enabling criminals to use such areas as hideouts. He questioned their role in worsening insecurity in the FCT.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has infested the city\u2026 Why are you making it possible for these criminals to come and settle here and cause problems?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
Wike reiterated that illegal structures would be demolished and unauthorized residents removed, regardless of their socioeconomic status. He said while poverty is a global issue, it must not serve as an excuse for lawlessness.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere has never been a time anybody can say there is no poverty\u2026 mention the country it\u2019s all over the world,\u201d Wike noted, citing examples like China.<\/p>\n
The minister concluded by stating that any government unable to provide security for its citizens has failed in its basic responsibility, and his administration would not tolerate excuses for criminal behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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