The man, whose name was given as Baba Gwarma from Kaduna State, was said to be operating with three personal vehicles for movement of beggars in and around Abuja as well as neigbouring states of Nasarawa, Niger and Kaduna states.
Baba Gwaram, who is said to live in Karma-Jiji, a suburb of Abuja with the leader of the syndicate called simply as Sarki, in the same vicinity.
The man was believed to own houses which he used to rent out, providing shelter for the beggars in Karma-Jiji near the Abuja city centre.
The Chairman of the FCT Special Task Team on Abuja Environmental Protection, retired Squadron Leader Abdullahi Adamu Monjel, who paraded the suspects at the FCDA Police Station in Abuja said that the suspect has been arrested more than 50 times in the past, but that this time, he would be charged to court.
The Task Force Chairman said that the arrest was effected with the collaboration of security agencies in the Task Team through intelligence sharing.
Squadron leader Monjel said that the suspect uses dangerous weapons to attack law enforcement team.
Meanwhile, the FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has paid an unscheduled visit to Kubwa Satellite Town in Bwari Area Council where he predicted that the communities around the new rail station in Kubwa would gain tremendously from various business opportunities which the railway will bring to the area.
“These communities by their virtue of playing host to the railway lines and stations, have the unique opportunities of witnessing increased business activities, which could bring tremendous development to the area within a short time frame”.
“Kubwa, being much closer to the expressway as well as the point before the final station at Idu, chances are that most passengers would embark and disembark in this satellite town, with its attendant effects on economic activities.
“If these communities handle the environment well, they could witness tremendous development within the next few years.
“Before you know it, the whole of this place will become good commercial area and the land values here will all appreciate. So, your people will benefit and you are going to get a lot of revenue and employment opportunities.”
The Minister called on the Area Councils’ authorities to cleanup and beautify the environment by planting attractive trees to make it conducive for those coming to Abuja by rail, especially considering that it would be their first point of contact.
Responding, the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Musa Diko appreciated the thoughtfulness of the Minister to wake them up of their responsibility.
He promised to immediately move in to clean up the areas using community efforts to ensure that the people own the project. [myad]
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