Vandals to Face Maximum Legal Consequences — Wike

Vandals detained by security personnel in relation to the removal of sewage manhole covers on Abuja’s roadways would be subject to the full force of the law, according to a statement made by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, or FCT.

According to Wike, this kind of action will discourage others.

The minister also issued a warning, saying that anyone who purchases or uses the vandalized manhole covers or other damaged public property will be detained and charged with economic sabotage and endangering the lives of Nigerians.

Lere Olayinka, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, signed a statement on Monday that included this information.

In addition to calling the security agencies’ joint efforts “fantastic,” he praised them for their swift and decisive actions, providing residents of the capital territory with additional reassurance that their lives and property are safe.

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He added that “protecting public amenities is, first and foremost, the duty of Nigerians, who are the owners and users of the amenities,” and he praised Nigerians for their patriotism in speaking out against the vandalism.

“Those who steal and purchase amenities intended for Nigerians are Nigerians themselves,” Wike stated. They are well-known and reside among us. Therefore, it is crucial that patriotic Nigerians start exposing them before they commit their nefarious deeds.

In the FCT, some fifty alleged vandals have been taken into custody for stealing manhole covers.
Security personnel have recovered twenty-five vandalized manhole covers.