The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Barr Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the Administration “plans to build a high technology security rapid response centre for security agencies in the territory in order to stem the tide of criminality.”
Wike stated this Friday in Abuja when he played host to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, pledging to support the military that laboured “day and night to protect the territorial integrity of the nation.”
Wike also said the Centre would be equipped with all forms of technologically-driven security gadgets to enable security agencies to effectively fight crime and criminality in the nation’s capital.
“The budget of FCT has been passed by the National Assembly; we are just waiting for the approval of Mr. President. We have concluded to buy drones so that it will help the security agencies in trying to reduce the level of crime,” he said.
He also assured the Armed Forces officers that the Administration would look into some of the land issues the military were having with the FCTA for the agencies to move forward.
Speaking earlier, Gen. Musa said plans were underway for the formation of special standby security forces in the FCT to nip insecurity in the bud in the territory.
He commended the minister for changing narratives in the history of Abuja, and assured him that the Armed Forces were solidly behind him in his quest to ensure that Nigerians were protected.
“Mostly, why we came is to appreciate you for all the efforts you have put in place. We have seen within the short time that you took over, a lot of changes, things have really improved. We want to commend you for that effort and to assure you that members of the Armed Forces are solidly behind you to provide all the necessary support as required.
“We know a mega city like FCT will attract different individuals, the good, the bad and the ugly. We want to assure other supporting security agencies that together we work as a team. We are people-centric. Whatever we are doing, is for my men, members of the Armed Forces to understand first and foremost that we are here to protect Nigerians. We must ensure that we are not part of those that infringe on the rights of other people.”
