The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has admitted that addressing the menace of Fulani herdsmen roaming Abuja city with their cattle is a sensitive one.
Wike, who was responding to a complain raised by the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, who paid him a courtesy visit today, March 6, emphasised that the issue is “a very sensitive one.”
Speaking against the background of the security implications of any action to be taken by the government, the minister said that discussions are currently ongoing amongst the various security agencies, the herders, and the FCT Administration.
According to him, the herders are being educated on the need to keep cattle away from the city centre.
He noted that the nation’s capital city had recently grappled with security challenges but that the situation has improved due to the commitment of the security agencies.
Wike said that his government willing to partner with Belgium to further improve the security situation.
“Most of these high-level kidnappers have now been arrested and they will be prosecuted according to the law.
“We will be happy if we can, in the area of security, partner with you.”
