Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared Abuja as one of the safest cities in the country, insisting that the capital remains secure despite growing concerns over insecurity nationwide.
Speaking during a media briefing, Wike assured residents and investors that the government’s security architecture in the territory was functioning effectively and had drastically reduced incidents of crime.
The minister said Abuja’s relative safety was the result of coordinated efforts between security agencies and the FCT Administration, stressing that the city had recorded “a consistent decline in major criminal activities” compared to other urban centres.
“Abuja is not just the political capital; it is also one of the safest places to live in Nigeria today,” Wike asserted, urging citizens to have confidence in the security measures being implemented.
His comments come at a time when parts of the country continue to grapple with banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency. Critics, however, argue that incidents of abductions in satellite towns and along entry routes to Abuja suggest a more complex reality.
Nonetheless, Wike maintained that the government was determined to sustain peace in the capital, adding that plans were underway to expand surveillance, increase police presence, and improve urban infrastructure to discourage criminal activity.
