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Frustration Rising In Abuja As FCT Residents Voice Out In Worries Over Crime Rates
Frustration Rising In Abuja As FCT Residents Voice Out In Worries Over Crime Rates....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A number of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents have expressed deep concern over the escalating incidence of kidnapping and robberies within the city center in recent times. Several residents, in interviews conducted on Sunday, characterized the prevailing insecurity situation in the FCT as deeply troubling, alarming, and utterly unacceptable. They urgently implored both security agencies and the FCT Administration to take decisive measures to protect residents from criminal activities.
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Mr. Joel Adewale, a civil servant, recounted a recent incident where his daughter was attacked while traveling from Wuse to Gwagwalada. She was forcibly taken to a remote location off Airport road, where her belongings were stolen. The criminals even compelled her to contact her father and request a money transfer, which they subsequently extracted using a Point of Sale (PoS) machine. Adewale described the incident as resembling a kidnap-for-ransom scenario and stated that he had to part with N150,000 to secure his daughter’s release.
Mr. Joshua Orogun, the former President of the Abuja Newspapers Distributors Association, pointed out that the rising insecurity in the FCT had persisted for over 15 years. While acknowledging the efforts of previous administrations, he called upon the present administration to adopt robust measures to address the dire situation. He specifically appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to deploy necessary resources to tackle the issue urgently, emphasizing the need for a sincere approach and collective efforts.
Mr. Friday Odekina, a communication expert, attributed the increasing insecurity to a surge in the number of individuals in the FCT who lack means of livelihood. He argued that the influx of people not originally part of the city’s master plan has exacerbated the problem, as some resort to criminal activities for survival. Odekina urged the government to address this issue decisively, as it not only poses a nuisance but also threatens the safety of residents.
Adeniyi Olajide, a public servant, emphasized that the insecurity in the FCT had taken a new and alarming turn in recent times. He recounted an incident involving a friend who was kidnapped and remains in captivity despite the payment of ransom. Olajide urged the FCT Administration to intensify efforts to combat criminal activities in the territory, expressing concerns about the pervasive atmosphere of fear, even when taking taxis.
The FCT Police Command downplayed reports of increasing robbery, kidnapping, and criminal activities in the territory. According to SP Josephine Adeh, the command is actively working to protect lives and property, deploying assets and personnel across the territory to track and apprehend criminals. She urged residents to be vigilant, support law enforcement agencies with actionable intelligence, and exercise caution when using taxis.
The FCTA Task Force on City Sanitation reported that it has been targeting “one-chance” robbery syndicates in the city, which typically use unpainted taxis in unapproved motor parks to carry out criminal activities. The task force, comprising various security agencies, has been conducting raids to dislodge these miscreants from their hideouts, with the goal of enhancing safety and freedom of movement for residents.
Additionally, Mrs. Deborah Osho, Head of Operations at the FCTA Directorate of Road Traffic Service, disclosed that the task force is enforcing the ban on motorcycles and tricycles, which have been deemed a security threat in the city due to their involvement in criminal activities and accidents. Osho cautioned residents against using commercial motorcycles (okadas) and unpainted taxis for their own safety.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the intervention of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in its ongoing leadership dispute, describing the legal body’s position as a validation of its long-standing claims of judicial abuse.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the NBA’s caution against forum shopping and abuse of court processes supports its stance that attempts to challenge its leadership in court are legally flawed.
The ADC said the NBA had clarified that courts do not have jurisdiction over internal affairs of political parties and that seeking interim or interlocutory orders in such matters contravenes the Electoral Act.
According to the party, this position aligns with its belief that the legal process is being manipulated for political purposes rather than genuine dispute resolution.
It described the situation as a coordinated attempt to weaponise the judiciary, which the NBA had reportedly condemned as abuse of court process driven by forum shopping and malicious litigation.
The ADC further linked the crisis to broader political tensions, alleging that it reflects anxiety within the ruling party amid insecurity, economic hardship, and declining public trust ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party warned that any court orders obtained contrary to due process would be legally defective and unenforceable.
While commending the NBA for urging disciplinary action against erring legal practitioners and judicial officers, the ADC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain strictly neutral.
It stressed that INEC must not take any action that could legitimise what it described as unlawful judicial interference in party affairs.
The party added that the matter goes beyond internal politics and concerns the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy, vowing to pursue all lawful means to defend its position.
An aspirant for the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said the party has not adopted any consensus or anointed candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, Jandor aligned with the official position of the Lagos APC leadership, stressing that no aspirant has been selected ahead of the party’s primary election.
He insisted that all interested aspirants will participate in a credible and competitive primary to determine the party’s flagbearer.
However, he noted that if the party leadership eventually opts for a consensus arrangement, he would respect and fully support the decision regardless of who emerges.
According to the statement, Jandor reaffirmed his commitment to the race, saying he is actively strengthening his grassroots support base and engaging widely with party stakeholders across Lagos State.
He also cautioned against mistaking individual campaigns or group endorsements as the official position of the APC leadership.
Jandor maintained that only an official pronouncement from the party leadership would determine its final choice of candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District and a 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari Abdulfatai, has urged Nigerian women to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said Tinubu’s continuity in office was necessary to sustain ongoing reforms and promote equity, justice, and fairness across the country.
Buhari made the call while speaking with journalists at the end of a three-day women’s capacity-building programme held in Oyo North.
He commended the President for creating an enabling environment that allowed lawmakers to initiate empowerment programmes targeting women, especially in small and medium-scale enterprises within agricultural value chains.
The senator disclosed that 120 women from across Oyo State benefited from the training, with each receiving ₦100,000 to support their businesses.
He urged beneficiaries to use the funds wisely to improve their livelihoods and continue supporting the administration’s policies.
Buhari also encouraged participants to pray for the President, describing him as committed to improving the welfare of women and youths.
He explained that beneficiaries were drawn from all three senatorial districts in Oyo State, expressing confidence that Tinubu would emerge as the APC presidential candidate in 2027.
According to him, both he and the President recognise the crucial role of women in securing electoral victory for the party.
He added that more empowerment and capacity-building programmes would be rolled out in the near future to further support women and small business owners.
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