Wike blames saboteurs for rising crime in FCT, pledges tougher security‎The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blamed unnamed “saboteurs and selfish political actors” for fuelling insecurity in the nation’s capital, vowing to crush criminal networks that he said are undermining Abuja’s peace and development. ‎Delivering his 65th Independence Day message on Tuesday, Wike acknowledged that Abuja’s security situation has worsened in recent months, with kidnappings and violent attacks shaking residents’ confidence in the capital’s safety. Those who profit from chaos or sponsor insecurity to achieve political aims will soon realise that the FCT is not a playground for lawlessness. We are working closely with security agencies to dismantle these criminal rings once and for all,” the minister warned. ‎Wike closed his address with a mix of warning and optimism, “We have a President determined to restore security and improve the lives of citizens.