On Friday, We ’ll Launch A Security Scheme That Will Evacuate Beggars, Criminals From FCT — Wike

Clement Olafusi

The minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that a security outfit which will eradicate beggars and criminals from the nation’s capital will be launched on Friday.

He made this known in Abuja on Monday at the flag-off of upgrading the War College/army checkpoint and other ancillary roads within the Bwari area council.

On October 22, Wike read a riot act to beggars and scavengers in the FCT.

Depicting it as “embarrassing,” the FCT minister had ordered the removal of beggars on Abuja streets within a week.

Wike also said that the situation was a security threat, as the beggars could be criminals and “informants” in disguise.

On Monday, the former Rivers governor said he would ensure that the city was rid of “unwanted elements,” noting that the beggars could ply their trade elsewhere.

“On Friday, of course, we’re going to launch another security scheme, where we are going to make sure — whether you call yourself that you’re not the cause, it’s not my business,” he said.

“Stay in your state and beg. FCT cannot be centre of beggars. It’s the only city we have in Nigeria to showcase the world; we will not allow that.”

“I didn’t say it is good—some of you chose to beg. So, we will not allow that; if you want to beg, you can come to these village areas but leave the city.

“The city must be clean. We’re ready for the criminals.”

 

 

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