Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike on Friday charged security agencies in the FCT to work toward making the territory safe for residents to enjoy the end of year festivities.
Wike gave the charge during the FCT Security committee meeting held ahead of the yuletide.
The minister said the meeting was called to ascertain the level of preparedness of the security agencies for the security of lives and property of all residents, stressing that residents should be able to sleep with their eyes closed at all times.
He said: “Normally criminals will like to take advantage and try to make it uncomfortable for our citizens. I believe we are prepared to provide security for us. You have done well, you have done good policing, but we will not fold our arms and say things are ok now.
“We have to continue to be vigilant, to make sure that there is no room for anybody to manipulate. The people in Abuja must sleep with their two eyes closed and can run their businesses”.
Addressing reporters shortly after the meeting, FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, said the committee is intensifying efforts to ensure that the FCT is safe during and after the end of year festivities.
Disu disclosed that joint teams of all the security agencies will embark on clearance operations in the coming days and urged residents not to panic at the sight of the high-power security operatives, adding that specific places have been identified for more deployment.
He said: “We are intensifying our activities in all the borders. Exit and entry into the FCT. We are synergising with all the neighbouring states and focusing on all the bushes around. The Nigeria Airforce is bringing in their helicopters for surveillance of the identified areas while the Nigeria Army, Navy, NSCDC and Police are ready and already clearing the bushes.
“You are going to be seeing all of us patrolling together. These are sights not usually seen under normal circumstances. So, you will see us patrol together to ensure we bring peace”.
He thanked residents for their cooperation while soliciting for their continued support, urging them to report any suspicious person or activity to the security agencies.
