Despite the economic recession and the general cry of economic hardships, many Nigerians have swooped on various ATM machines across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they completely emptied them of the cash.
Investigation by our correspondents showed that as early as Monday, December 20, many bank customers have besieged the ATM machines at various points.
It was learnt that in some of the machines, the queues were sometime so long that those who did not have enough patience got scared.
It was gathered that many customers used to withdraw as much as 500,000 from more than three different ATM machines.
This was even as managers of some banks expressed surprise that Nigerians could be so rich that they would clear millions of Naira which they used to load into the machines.
Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has congratulated Christians across the country, particularly the residents of the FCT, on the occasion of Christmas celebration.
He advised them, in his Christmas message, to pray for peace and continued unity of Nigeria and that they to use the occasion to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and imbibe his teachings.
He reminded Christians that the life of Jesus Christ is primarily premised on selflessness, sacrifice, patience, modesty as well as spirituality, and should be the focal point on this auspicious day.
Muhammad Bello said that the celebration calls for sober reflection and spiritual rejuvenation as Jesus Christ lived his life for mankind.
The minister asked Christians to imbibe the spirit of Christmas especially the lessons from the life and times of Jesus Christ to assist the nation move out of its present economic predicaments.
“As you pray for the nation, I enjoin you to also pray for its leadership, for God to continue to guide, protect and give President Muhammadu Buhari, the strength and the wisdom to steer the affairs of the nation to effectively surmount the present challenges being experienced.”
The minister used the occasion to charge all residents of the FCT irrespective of our religious belief or political inclination to continue to live in peace and harmony.
While assuring that the FCT Administration would continue to guarantee the security of the lives and property of all residents of the Federal Capital Territory, the Minister said that all security outfits in the Territory are adequately prepared to be on top of any unexpected security breach during and after the festive period.
The minister, however, counseled that security should be made the business of every resident of the Territory by always reporting any suspicious movement to the law enforcement agents. [myad]
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