Why Wike Will Be Getting a Pile of Letters Over Abuja Insecurity

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has found itself in the spotlight due to the escalating levels of insecurity within the region. As concerns intensify, Senator Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced plans to summon key stakeholders, including the FCT Minister Wike, to elucidate their strategies for bolstering security in the area. 

This move comes amid a surge in criminal activities, particularly kidnapping for ransom and armed robbery, turning Abuja into a hotbed of insecurity. The looming invitation to Minister Wike by the Senate signifies a crucial step toward accountability and transparency in handling the security challenges faced by the FCT.

The rising tide of insecurity in Abuja

Abuja has recently made headlines due to a notable increase in criminal activities, with incidents like kidnapping for ransom and armed robbery becoming distressingly common. Senator Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been proactive in drawing attention to the escalating situation.

How Senator Kingibe called out Minister Wike

Senator Kingibe, elected under the Labour Party (LP), has been vocal about the pressing security issues in Abuja. Unwavering in her commitment to addressing the security crisis, announces plans for the Senate to summon Minister Wike In a recent statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, she asserted that summoning Minister Wike is imperative. 

The senator emphasized the need for a comprehensive security plan from the chief security officer of the FCT, urging collaboration with the police commissioner and the head of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Senator Kingibe call went unanswered

Despite the urgency of the security situation, Senator Kingibe reveals a disconcerting lack of responsiveness from the FCT Minister, Wike. The senator’s attempts to engage in meaningful discussions about security measures through letters and messages have gone unanswered, highlighting a troubling disconnection between elected officials and the chief security officer of the FCT.

While Senator Kingibe acknowledged the efforts of security agencies in responding to the rising crime rates after public outcry, she stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of insecurity. Merely apprehending kidnappers, she argued, is treating the symptom rather than resolving the underlying issues contributing to the surge in criminal activities.

In a troubling revelation, the senator disclosed that her earlier alarms about the security situation were dismissed as exaggeration. This lack of acknowledgment and response to early warnings potentially contributed to the escalation of the security crisis in Abuja.