Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyeson Wike has given marching order to the security operatives not to allow criminals breathing space, especially as the festive period set in.
The minister, who handed 50 operational vehicles, as donation to the security agencies today, December 12, asked them to take the battle right to the doorsteps of the criminals.
“We must not give them space; we must not allow the criminals to strike before we go in. “We have to take the war to them. Let them know that we are serious. So, this festive period, make sure that you don’t give them any gap.”
Wike assured that there’s adequate provision made in the budget of the FCT by the National Assembly for the purchase of the 50 operational vehicles.
He said that the FCTA had earlier in the year, distributed another set of 50 operational vehicles to the security agencies, bringing the total number to 100.
He disclosed that 12 police divisions are currently being constructed in the six Area Councils of the FCT as was requested by the FCT Police Commissioner, and assured that the divisions would be completed, furnished, and handed over to the police by April next year.
According to the minister, there has been improvement in security situation in the capital city, especially a reduction in kidnapping incidents in the rural areas.
He commended the security agencies and pledged the continued support of the Administration.
Wike identified difficult terrain and remoteness of the FCT Area Council as factors militating against the fight against insecurity, even as he expressed confidence that the provision of access roads in the rural areas will make it easier for the security agencies to operate in these areas.
He called on the residents to support the security agencies by reporting untoward activities in their communities to nip security threats in the bud.
