The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has assured residents of the territory that the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
The minister according to a statement issued by her media adviser, Austin Elemue, on Wednesday, gave this assurance when she visited the scene of Monday’s bomb explosion that occurred at the Kuchikuyi community in the Bwari Area Council of FCT.
Mahmoud also called on residents to remain vigilant and not give in to fear, stressing that residents should cooperate with security agencies, and support one another as a community.
“We understand the fear and concern that recent events may have caused. Please, know that the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
“Investigations are underway and heightened security measures have been put in place to prevent any further incidents.
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“During this time, let us remain vigilant but not give in to fear. Stay informed through verified sources, cooperate with security agencies and support one another as a community.
“Our sympathy goes to those affected and we urge you to remain calm and go about your normal businesses,” she charged.
The minister further stressed the need for residents of the FCT to be security conscious, with a call on residents to know their neighbours, adding that such security measures can help to identify criminals within the various communities.
It would be recalled that the FCT Police Command had linked three suspects to Monday afternoon bomb explosion that rocked a village in the Byazhin area of Kubwa.
The suspects who were killed in the explosion, were said to have visited Kuchikuyi community in Byazhin, from Katsina to see the owner of an Islamic school, Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, where the incident took place.
The command also confirmed that the explosion occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, killing two men.
Those who accompanied the FCT minister of state to the scene included the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. A.O. Onasanya and the FCT Sector Commander of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu.
Others include the Commander, Naval Unit, Abuja, Commodore T.S. Lengaya, the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya, and FCT Director of State Services (DSS), Mallam Adamu Gwary, amongst other security chiefs.
