The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has launched a significant enforcement action targeting beggars and street scavengers, resulting in the detention of 34 individuals within the Abuja metropolitan area.
This initiative, led by the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, aims to curb the rising number of individuals engaging in begging and unauthorized scavenging activities, which authorities have identified as potential security risks and contributors to urban disorder.
During the recent operation, enforcement teams focused on areas heavily frequented by beggars and scavengers. Wike’s directive, issued in mid-October, outlined an uncompromising stance on unauthorized street activities, highlighting concerns that some of those posing as beggars may actually be engaging in criminal activity. This campaign forms part of a broader effort by the FCT administration to enhance the security and cleanliness of the capital, positioning it as a model city free from unregulated street activities.
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This action aligns with a broader policy push in the FCT that includes securing Abuja’s public spaces and upholding urban standards.
The FCT administration has urged residents and business owners to support the clampdown, noting that this action intends not only to reduce potential security threats but also to improve the city’s image and quality of life for its residents.