FCT security committee to intensify fight against kidnapping, crime

THE Federal Capital Territory Security Committee has vowed to intensify efforts to stem the rising tide of kidnappings in the outskirts of the territory.

The committee, rising from its quarterly meeting in Abuja, has also resolved to heighten surveillance against insurgency and minor crimes.

FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, who made this known after the meeting, said the security agencies had been mandated to strengthen joint patrols and undertake other measures designed to curb these negative developments.

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He assured the residents of the capital city that all areas identified to be harbouring criminal elements, especially around the Mogadishu Cantonment in Asokoro, Kugbo and other flash points in the territory, would be evacuated.

Bello said his administration would precede all evacuation efforts with enough notices, publicity and stakeholder engagement, as well as adopt the multi-stakeholder approach in combating crimes and criminality in Abuja.

He expressed the gratitude of the administration to all the security agencies, as well as the FCT residents, for their support and contributions to the maintenance of peace in the territory.

The minister urged the residents to cooperate with the administration in its efforts to ensure the security of lives and property in the area.