The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has stressed the need for modern techniques to fight crimes that cut across the FCT and neighboring states.
Wike made this known at the 10th G-7 Security Summit held in Abuja on Wednesday, August 28, 2025.
The meeting was convened by the FCT Administration to strengthen security within the capital city and the states around it.
Represented by the Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the Minister explained that criminals are now making use of technology to advance their activities.
He said this makes it necessary for security agencies to adopt new and dynamic methods, including better cooperation and joint operations.
He tasked the G-7 Technical Committee to develop “the most adaptable strategies in combating cross-border crime and criminality” to ensure safety in the FCT and its surrounding states.
According to him, “It is important that our security agencies have access to modern techniques and strategies among which is a joint operation strategy to effectively curtail the forays of criminal elements at all levels.”
He continued, “I therefore charge the members of the Technical Committee of the G-7 States to put on their thinking cap and come up with most adaptable strategies in combating cross-border crimes and criminality and deploy same for the safety and the security of the seat of government of the federal republic of Nigeria and the States contiguous to the FCT.”
Wike also praised the efforts of security operatives, acknowledging their bravery and sacrifices. He assured that government remains committed to providing them with the tools they need to protect lives and property.
Earlier at the summit, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, explained that the G-7 initiative was designed to confront crimes such as kidnapping, banditry, car theft, and human trafficking within the FCT and surrounding states.
He pointed out that these crimes cross boundaries require joint, coordinated action, intelligence sharing, and vigilance.
Adewale expressed confidence that discussions at the summit would lead to practical recommendations to strengthen the G-7 as a strong security platform.
