In the wake of criticisms directed at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, regarding the surge in violent crimes and abductions in Abuja, he has advised politicians against exploiting security challenges for political gain.
He highlighted that previous administrations also faced severe violent incidents, like the Kuje Prison attack in the past, without blaming the then FCT Minister.
FCT Minister referenced the assault on the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, emphasizing that even developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom encounter violent attacks from criminals.
According to Nyesom Wike, He said, “Nigerians forget easily and that is why we have always said let’s not play politics with the issue of security. Remember, some time ago, in the last administration, we were told that bandits came to Kuje Prison and wreaked havoc. Nobody said there was no minister of FCT. There was a minister.”
” Nobody talks about FCT being the capital. Remember, there was an administration where terrorists came and burnt the United Nations building here. It was in FCT. Remember, there was an attack to burn the police headquarters. There was a minister. Remember, there was an attack to burn the police headquarters. There was a minister. “