Wike Ban Street Trading, Claims Corn Sellers Of Fueling Crime

Street trade has been outlawed in Abuja by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, claimed that persons who engaged in street commerce, such as selling grain and peddling goods, led to crime and insecurity in the capital.

According to him, criminals who come to buy maize take advantage of such circumstances to amass information and carry out unlawful operations.

“Stock trading is not allowed. Insecurity is brought on by the way garbage is thrown away by people selling corn, according to Wike.

“Criminals come to buy and use the opportunity to spy and give information to criminals. It is imperative we clear street hawkers.”

The Minister gave this directive while addressing the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Wednesday, urging them to be committed to doing the right things.

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“The important thing we must do is to ensure that Abuja is back to what it ought to be. I moved around Abuja and found out there is total darkness in most of the places. What we need to do is to ensure light comes back as soon as possible,”

“If you are in charge of sanitation, I will call you at any time of the day. We shouldn’t allow motor parks all over the place. Something must be done as soon as possible. If you cannot meet up my standard, say it now so that we can change you.”

Wike added that even though times are difficult, this should not serve as a justification for lawlessness in the nation’s capital.

He also noted that “Development control is a serious crisis area, we have to stop. Why are there illegal structures and shanties everywhere? We will demolish any illegal structures. No matter how highly placed, the structure will come down.”

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