FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Gives Abuja Street Beggars 5-Day Eviction Notice [Video]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given beggars in Abuja until October 27, 2024, to leave the streets.

Wike made this announcement during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of an access road from Ring Road 1 to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja.

He expressed concern over the growing number of beggars in Abuja, warning that anyone still begging after the deadline will face arrest by enforcement officers.

Wike noted that the increasing presence of beggars poses a security risk and is an embarrassment to the capital city and the country.

The minister urged their families to take them off the streets before the FCT Administration begins strict enforcement next week.

“Yes, we are providing infrastructure in Abuja which security is not left out. We can’t allow beggars all over the place, some of them are criminals and informants to criminals, it is an embarrassment to the territory especially to visitors.

“We are now calling on their families and relatives to take them off the street, they have till Sunday to leave the streets.

“The government is providing infrastructure and addressing insecurity; we cannot allow people to become a security threat. From now until Sunday is their grace period” Nyesom Wike said.

Watch the video below:

KanyiDaily recalls that Nyesom Wike had offered a N20 million bounty for the capture of two notorious kidnappers who are terrorizing Abuja.