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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched "Operation Sweep Abuja" to rid the nation's capital of miscreants, street beggars, traders, scavengers, and other criminal elements. The operation was approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to restore Abuja's beauty and security. A Joint Task Force, comprising security agencies and FCT departments, has been deployed to arrest individuals engaging in acts inimical to security and well-being, while arrangements have been made to profile those arrested and hand them over to their respective state governments. The FCTA emphasized that security is paramount and urges residents to be cautious and report suspicious movements, stating that by working together, the government and residents aim to achieve a safer Abuja, free from street begging, scavenging, and other forms of nuisance.

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched "Operation Sweep Abuja" to rid the nation's capital of miscreants, street beggars, traders, scavengers, and other criminal elements. 


The operation was approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to restore Abuja's beauty and security.


 A Joint Task Force, comprising security agencies and FCT departments, has been deployed to arrest individuals engaging in acts inimical to security and well-being, while arrangements have been made to profile those arrested and hand them over to their respective state governments.


The FCTA emphasized that security is paramount and urges residents to be cautious and report suspicious movements, stating that by working together, the government and residents aim to achieve a safer Abuja, free from street begging, scavenging, and other forms of nuisance. 

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Published on July 9, 2025
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