Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have reportedly described the rate of kidnapping and robbery within the city centre in recent time, as alarming.
The Guardian reported that some of the residents, who spoke with journalists on Sunday, described the spate of insecurity in the FCT as worrisome, alarming and unacceptable.
Narrating their ordeal, Mr Joel Adewale, a civil servant, said his daughter was attacked recently on her way from Wuse to Gwagwalada, adding that she was taken to a lonely road off Airport road before being dispossessed of her belongings.
“It was more like a case of kidnap for ransom, but I was lucky to have my daughter back after parting with N150,000,”
On his part, Mr Joshua Orogun, the former President of Abuja Newspapers Distributors Association, said the increasing rate of insecurity the FCT, has been allowed to linger for over 15 years.
“Though the previous governments tried their best, more needs to be done to safeguard the lives of residents.
“I implore the present administration to put in place measures to address the ugly situation headlong.
Mr Orogun urged security agencies and the FCT Administration to take urgent measures to save residents from the criminals.
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