Jumoke Olasunkanmi
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said it will soon begin phase II of the installation of CCTV cameras in strategic areas as part of efforts to boost security of the lives and properties of residents in the territory.
It explained that the phase I of the project, which involves installation of CCTV around the FCTA secretariat has been completed.
The Director of the Department of Security Service, FCTA, Adamu Gwary, outlined these plans in an end-of-year media briefing in Abuja on Sunday.
He highlighted the significance of ensuring the safety of the nation’s capital, while urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to nearby police stations.
He also called upon traditional leaders to uphold the code of conduct governing their institutions, saying a traditional chief who was involved in kidnapping was apprehended, stripped of his title, and handed over for prosecution.
Gwary also revealed that the FCTA is set to revive the G-7 security initiative, with plans to expand the network of security informants to include individuals from diverse backgrounds such as artisans and farmers.
Emphasising the role of community policing, he said, “Using informants and vigilante groups for information and intelligence gathering is integral to the FCT Administration’s approach.”
Giving an update on ‘one-chance’, the director said the FCTA has implemented a ban on begging and hawking within its secretariat, and is in the process of establishing an effective transportation system to counter the activities of criminal operators in the city.
“We are working assiduously behind the scenes to maintain security in the nation’s capital, including keeping peace between herders and farmers. We are also working with relevant agencies to prevent the vandalisation of public utilities,” Mr. Gwary added.
