The recent invasion of the Federal Capital Territory by armed bandits and other criminal elements has continued to generate numerous questions on the ability of security agencies to protect lives and property in Nigerian Capital.
People in the territory now live in fear of either being abducted or brutally murdered right in their homes.
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For many close watchers Abuja, despite being the nation’s capital and seat of power, is gradually becoming a den of kidnappers and armed bandits.
Available Statistics show that in less than one week, over twenty 14 persons have been abducted including 7 children and a two-day- old-baby.
Also, a 2020 report by SB Morgen noted that the FCT ranked 11th among the places were abductions have been rampant.
The recent attack and abduction of staff of the University of Abuja and their children confirmed the rising insecurity in the FCT.
The Nigeria House of Representatives only on Tuesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, over the deteriorating security situation in the nation’s seat of power.
The lawmakers who expressed worries over the situation want the Minister to wake up to His duties.
Twenty four hours before that summon by the federal lawmakers, some Youths in the FCT had blocked the entrance to the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s office over security concerns.
The FCT police commissioner, Babaji Sunday, has consistently maintained that Abuja remains a safe haven for residents and visitors to go about their lawful businesses.
How safe the Nigerian capital is however remains a question only the people can answer.
But it behoves the government through its law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of citizens in the territory.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
