By Bolaji Jimoh

The growing level of insecurity in Abuja has been attributed to the directives of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to demolish the dwellings of the impoverished.

The Abuja-based human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju made this claim in a statement issued on Friday.

According to him, because their livelihood had been destroyed, they turned to kidnappings and other crimes in the nation’s capital to make ends meet.

The statement reads, “Rather than adequately relocating these individuals and providing them with alternative means of sustenance, the Minister has callously sent them to the streets, exacerbating the desperation and criminal activities in the city.

"The Minister’s negligence and failure to address their needs and concerns have inadvertently created a vicious cycle of crime and victimization.

“It is important to note that, when the poor no longer have what to eat, they will eat the rich.


“It is time for the FCT Minister to fulfil his duty and for the security agencies to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the lives and dignity of the people.

“The residents of Abuja deserve nothing less than a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and thrive.”

The Abuja-based lawyer ordered security personnel to improve their intelligence-gathering skills in order to guarantee the safety of the nation’s capital.

https://newtelegraphng.com/abuja-kidnappings-adeyanju-blames-wike-for-constant-attack/

Demolishing houses built on water ways and FG reserved lands is no excuse to start kidnapping innocent Nigerians.

Demolition is taking place all over the country from East to West and also in the North... It is always easier to blame a perceived enemy whenever evil occurs.

Nice analysis

tell me one place in shit hole that is peaceful

wike is not to be blamed

blame una terrorist brothers

tell me one place in shit hole that is peaceful

wike is not to be blamed

blame una terrorist brothers

No sense in such statement.

So those who were able to build illegal structures, claimed government lands and distorted the FCT plan suddenly turned to kidnapping as a source of livelihood?

Wike, fire down!


These kidnappers who have used the forests (which span across various State borders) as safe havens have been operating for the past 8 years at least. And one fact remains most of them are non-Nigerians, though they have a few local conspirators.

The approach to curbing this challenge would primarily require converting large portions of these forests to viable socio-economic ecosystems.

First of all, military bases should be sited within these areas; no more military bases within the towns. This improves security within these areas.

The government (Fed and State) would collaborate to put infrastructure in place within these areas: Roads, Power, Water supply systems, Layouts, etc.

These alone would attract investors to such areas especially those seeking large expanse of lands. I've partaken in projects getting such investors who look for such opportunities to develop industrial hubs, factories, etc.

This would also create opportunity for large Agricultural areas or districts; local consumption and export opportunity.

Mining opportunity in areas which have deposits. Should be properly regulated and monitored by the government.

Opportunity in the Tourism industry.

Well-controlled and monitored Forest reserves.

In addition to eliminating the safe havens used by criminals, such system boosts economic status, creates employment and productivity and a very efficient surveillance system.

This you, Mr adenyanju, say this to your brother sanwoolu who destroyed buildings in lagos without proper compensation and relocation support?

Instead of him to fucus on securing Abuja he is always in Porthacourt looking for his missing structure

This deji, once wike invite am robb am oil for mouth, he will start blaming obi