Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned council chairmen against unnecessary trips, saying they must remain in their councils and take responsibility for issues within their purview.
Worried by the wave of rising insecurity in the nation’s capital, Nyesom summoned an emergency security meeting towards finding a lasting solution to the ugly situation.
The minister in an opening session, assures residents that his administration and security agencies were not sleeping, urging them to not panic but corporate with security agencies.
The Minister said: “We are all aware of the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly Bwari and some other areas that we have witnessed security challenges. I am also aware that sometimes too, the Press overblow what is happening but indeed we owe a duty to make sure that FCT is safe.
“We will 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 will be 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.”
According to him, “We will put our heads together and come up with solutions. For the Press, this is just for you to know that we are not sleeping, security also are not sleeping. We will give every support that they require in order take away the fears of the citizens or residents”.
He said his administration will not be happy to see, where Area Council Chairmen will leave their responsibilities and travel out. We have gotten reports that Council Chairmen travel anytime and then, if anything happens, they will not call anybody’s name except the FCT Minister.
Recall that Kidnappers had taken over parts of Bwari Area Council since December 23, 2023, launching daring attacks and killing their hostages.
