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Abuja Becoming One Of The Scariest Cities In The World — Bukarti

Abuja Becoming One Of The Scariest Cities In The World — Bukarti

Security expert, Bulama Bukarti has stated that Abuja is becoming one of the most alarming cities worldwide.

The city is grappling with issues such as kidnappings, one-chance robberies, and a proliferation of criminals, creating widespread chaos among the innocent citizens of Nigeria’s political capital.

In major junctions in Abuja, criminals and armed robbers masquerading as taxi drivers maim and rob Nigerians in a way that we have not seen before.

“Abuja is becoming one of the scariest Federal Capital cities in the world,” Bukarti said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday.

 The abduction of six siblings and their father in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja on January 3, 2024, sparked widespread outrage. 

Tragically, the kidnappers took the life of one of the sisters, Nabeehah, when their parents were unable to meet the N60 million ransom deadline.

According to Bukarti, the events unfolding in Abuja mirror the broader trend of incidents occurring throughout Nigeria.

Over 9,700 people were killed last year in 2023 across Nigerians. Abuja cannot be immune to that because as long as you leave insecurity to fester and flourish across Nigeria, then, it will find its way to Abuja,” he said.

Bukarti additionally mentioned that intelligence reports indicate the infiltration of violent terrorist groups from the North-East, North-West, and North-Central geopolitical zones into Abuja. Furthermore, some of these groups are reported to be operating from border states like Kogi, Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa.

In the last three months of 2023, over 200 people fell victim to either killings or abductions in Abuja,” stated the expert, highlighting the concerning trend. He emphasized that this disturbing pattern could deter investors and dissuade diplomats from residing in the nation’s capital, significantly impacting Nigeria’s global security rating.

Bukarti urged security agencies to initiate “sustained security action” not only in Abuja but also in other parts of the country to address and mitigate the escalating security challenges.

The way to secure Abuja is to take the fight to the bandits and terrorists in other parts of the country,” he advised.

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Declare State Of Emergency In Abuja – FCT PCC Begs Tinubu, Wike

In light of the escalating insecurity, abductions, and relentless assaults on the inhabitants of Abuja by bandits, the Commissioner for Public Complaints in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dalhatu Ezekiel, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government to declare a state of emergency in the nation’s capital city.

Naija News reports that Ezekiel made the call during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, lamenting the increased incidents of kidnappings, armed robberies, and violent attacks, which have heightened anxiety and fear among residents of Abuja communities.

Despite several efforts reportedly made by the authorities, residents believe that the authorities haven’t done enough to address the security challenges, leading to frustration and a sense of helplessness.

Speaking on behalf of the residents, Ezekiel urged the Federal Government to prioritize the security situation in the area.

He further appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to consider suspending any ongoing projects, if necessary, in order to tackle this crucial issue that directly impacts the lives of FCT residents.

Additionally, he advocated for the establishment of a civilian joint task force as an alternative approach to combat insecurity in rural areas.

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Breaking: Appeal Court Sacks Nasarawa Speaker, Declares PDP Candidate Winner

Breaking: Appeal Court Sacks Nasarawa Speaker, Declares PDP Candidate Winner

Lawyer In Custody For Luring Woman Into Fake Marriage, Duped Her Of N5.4 million

The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has been sacked by the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja. Naija News reports that the Appeal Court, on Tuesday, declared Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad of the People Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the March 18, 2023, speakership election in the state. […]

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BREAKING: Appeal Court Affirms Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor

BREAKING: Appeal Court Affirms Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Ahmed Aliyu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the Governor of Sokoto State. In a ruling on Monday, a three-member panel of justices affirmed Aliyu as the winner of the March 18 governorship election after dismissing the appeal of the governorship candidate of the Peoples […]

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FCT Minister, Wike Approves Property Tax In Abuja

FCT Minister, Wike Approves Property Tax In Abuja

You Will Pay Penalty - Wike Rejects Customs' Appeal On Revoked Land

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved a property tax regulation for the city. Following the approval, property owners in the Federal Capital Territory would start paying property taxes. The FCT-Internal Revenue Service is said to have commenced the implementation of Capital Gains Tax in the FCT, as stipulated in […]

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Abuja: Mob Attacks Man, Police Over Alleged Manhood Disappearance

Police Inspector Shot Dead In Port Harcourt

An angry mob on Thursday evening in the Dei Dei area of the Federal Capital Territory attacked policemen attached to the Gwagwa police division. Naija News learnt that the policemen had gone to rescue a man identified as Mubarak who was almost lynched over an allegation of manhood disappearance. It was reported that a yet-to-be-identified […]

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Breaking: Minister-designates Arrive Venue Of Inauguration

Breaking: Minister-designates Arrive Venue Of Inauguration (Video)

Minister-designates have arrived at the Conference Centre of the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja for their inauguration by President Bola Tinubu. This is as seen in a video obtained by Naija News on Monday morning. It would be recalled that ahead of today’s inauguration ceremony, the Minister-designates had gone through a documentation process over […]

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