Wike Distributes 100 Motorcycles to Enhance Security in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a significant step towards bolstering Security in Abuja by distributing 100 motorcycles to security outfits and the six Area Councils in the FCT. 

Mr Wike performed the handover ceremony in Abuja on Monday.

Each of the six Area Councils is poised to receive 10 motorcycles, earmarked for allocation to their respective vigilante outfits. 

The Police force will benefit from 30 motorcycles, with the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) each set to receive 5 motorcycles.

He expressed confidence in the motorcycles’ ability to enhance security within the nation’s capital. 

Warning

He urged the recipients to utilise the vehicles effectively in combating crime, particularly in rural areas, which are often more vulnerable due to their remote and challenging terrains. 

Mr Wike also called upon the security agencies to provide necessary protection to these exposed regions.

He tasked the Area Council Chairmen with ensuring the motorcycles were distributed equitably to vigilante outfits within their respective jurisdictions. 

He reiterated the commitment of the FCT Administration to provide logistical support for motorcycle recipients.

He issued a stern warning against misuse, emphasising that the motorcycles must not be utilised for commercial purposes or be seen within urban areas, stressing their exclusive deployment in rural regions.

He said, “I don’t want to hear stories tomorrow that these motorcycles are nowhere to be found again. I don’t want to hear such stories because sometimes when you give out vehicles before you know it, the vehicles are no longer there. Please utilize these motorcycles to fight crime in the areas you have identified.”

 “So, I urge you to use it well and take it not for commercial purposes. I don’t want to see the motorcycles in the city here. It should be used in the rural areas. So, please let it be taken to the rural areas. All the security outposts, you give it to them so that we don’t continue to hear excuses that the terrain is so bad, they require this and that.”

Mr Wike pledged ongoing support from the FCT Administration to the Area Councils, revealing plans for the imminent presentation of patrol vehicles to further strengthen the fight against crime. 

He assured the security agencies of continuous assistance in the future.

He said, “Now that you have been given, this may not be enough and we will continue to provide more. For vehicles, we believe by the next two weeks, the vehicles would have been ready to give out to security agencies too.”

The event was attended by Area Council Chairmen and Heads of Security Agencies.