Tragedy Hits Abuja, 30 Killed In Landslide, 19 Abducted…
Written by City Radio on September 8, 2023
At least 30 persons have lost their lives in a landslide reportedly triggered by activities of illegal miners in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Nineteen persons were also abducted in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, on Thursday.
The council area chairman disclosed this during a meeting between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and six Area Councils Chairmen.
Expressing shock over the developments, Wike said he would meet with the Director of Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja as well as the Commissioner of Police to receive adequate briefings on the kidnap and facilitate rescue operations.
He also directed the council bosses to set up surveillance task force in their areas to monitor mining activities.
Speaking on the challenges confronting the councils, Kwali Area Council chairman, Danladi Chiya appealed to the Minister to come to their aid.
Reacting, Wike promised to address the issues, saying as a former council boss, he understood their predicament.
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