The recent declaration of war on beggars in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, by the minister, Nyesom Wike, is drawing mixed reactions.
DAILY POST reports that the minister spoke during the official commencement of the access road construction from Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by N16 to Judges Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, stating that the move was necessary over concerns that Abuja was turning into a beggars’ city.
“Let me say clearly now, we have declared war on beggars because Abuja is returning to beggar’s city.
“If you know you have a sister, you have a brother who is a beggar on the road; do something, because from next week, we will carry them; we will take them out of the city.
“It is embarrassing that people who come into Abuja, the first thing they see are just beggars on the road.
“Stay in your state and beg. FCT cannot be the centre of beggars. It is the only city we have to showcase to the world. We will not allow it.
“If you want to beg, go to the villages, but leave the city centre. The city must be clean, and we are ready for criminals,” he added