The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged security agencies across the G-7 states to intensify joint operations and intelligence sharing. The call aims to combat cross-border crimes that threaten Abuja and its neighboring states.
Wike, who was represented by the FCT Head of Service, Mrs Grace Adayilo, made the call on Thursday at the opening of the G-7 States Technical Committee Meeting in Abuja.
He said the complexity of security threats, including kidnappings, banditry, and human and drug trafficking, requires collaboration, innovation, and synergy among the states. Wike noted that criminal elements are exploiting technology and porous borders, and “only coordinated operations can defeat them.”
“The G-7 Security Forum, established in 2007, comprises security chiefs from the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Benue, and Plateau states.
“The forum is tasked with intelligence sharing, reviewing security trends, and adopting joint strategies.
“Wike noted that the meeting was convened in response to a resurgence of criminal activity along FCT’s borders,” he said.
He commended security agencies for their sacrifices and reaffirmed the FCT administration’s support for regional security collaboration.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, represented by AIG Usaini Gumel, hailed the G-7 collaboration, saying individual efforts were not enough.
“When seven states fight a common enemy together, the outcome is far greater,” he said.
He urged the committee to align its strategies with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
