Insecurity: when the poor no longer have what to eat, they will eat the rich – Deji Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju, a rights activist, has attributed the escalating insecurity in Abuja to the actions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Adeyanju contends that the increased insecurity in the FCT can be traced back to the demolition of homes belonging to the less privileged, which was carried out on Wike’s directives.
According to him, the destruction of the residents’ homes has pushed them to resort to criminal activities such as kidnappings as a desperate means of survival due to the loss of their livelihoods.
A statement by Adeyanju said: “Rather than adequately relocating these individuals and providing them with alternative means of sustenance, the Minister has callously sent them to the streets, exacerbating the desperation and criminal activities in the city.
“The Minister’s negligence and failure to address their needs and concerns have inadvertently created a vicious cycle of crime and victimization.
“It is important to note that, when the poor no longer have what to eat, they will eat the rich.
“It is time for the FCT Minister to fulfill his duty and for the security agencies to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the lives and dignity of the people.
“The residents of Abuja deserve nothing less than a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and thrive.”
