The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, instructed the Police Commissioner of the FCT Command to create two additional Police Divisions in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the territory.
Wike issued this directive during a security town hall meeting with relevant stakeholders in Gwagwalada, aimed at finding lasting solutions to security challenges affecting the FCT.
Responding to the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Abubakar Giri, who appealed for more divisions to enhance security, especially in border communities, Wike acknowledged the challenges and assured residents of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing security concerns in the FCT.
Wike stated that the establishment of the two police divisions would be immediate, considering the security exigencies. He also mentioned securing President Tinubu’s approval to procure and distribute operational vehicles and communication devices to the police and other security agencies in the FCT.
Furthermore, the minister pledged to construct a well-equipped health facility and implement other development projects in the area as requested by the residents.
“I am here on the directive of President Tinubu to meet and discuss with you the prevailing security challenges and find lasting solutions together,” Wike said.
“Security is one of the priorities of the currency government, so, be rest assured that you are not alone, and we will do all that we can to end security challenges in the territory.”