Security agencies move to tackle kidnappings, other crimes in FCT, environs

Security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and environs resolved on Tuesday to tackle the menace of kidnappings and other violent crimes in the FCT and its neighboring states.

Adamu Gwary, the Director of the FCTA Department of Security Services, stated this in Abuja shortly after the monthly FCT Security Committee Meeting, chaired by the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola.

Gwary said that the security agencies in the FCT have been directed to take appropriate measures to curtail the issue of cattle herding in the city of Abuja.

He added that the agencies were also directed to tackle the menace of scavengers, popularly known as Baban bola in Hausa, among others.

He also disclosed planned G7 security operations across the neighboring states of the FCT, which would be finalized at a meeting scheduled for July 5.

He explained that the G7 was a collaboration between the FCT and its neighboring states with a view to improving security situations through joint operations.

The director added that the FCT Administration would host the meeting for the Technical Committee.

He identified members of the committee as the heads of security agencies, the member states’ Commissioners of Police, the Director of Security, and the Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps.

“There is the military component. The Army Headquarters Garrison and the Defense Headquarters will be part of the meeting.

“They will discuss and agree on the modalities and approach to the clearance exercise,” he said.

The meeting had in attendance the heads of various military and paramilitary formations in the FCT, religious and traditional leaders, as well as relevant officers of the FCTA.