The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has taken firm action in the ongoing mission to enhance Abuja Streetlights by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announcing the arrest of a prominent expatriate contractor accused of vandalizing critical streetlight infrastructure.
This arrest follows direct orders from the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to enhance security and visibility in the nation’s capital.
The AMMC Coordinator, Chief Felix Obuah, disclosed the arrest during an inspection tour of damaged streetlight installations and ongoing repair work on Tuesday. He explained that this contractor allegedly engaged in vandalism to secure further contracts with the administration.
According to Obuah, “Today, we arrested a very prominent contractor, an expatriate, involved in vandalizing streetlights with the intent of securing more work.” He noted that the suspect was handed over to the police for a thorough investigation.
Obuah revealed that the AMMC had initially suspected that only scavengers and local miscreants were responsible for the recent streetlight vandalism. However, investigations have shown the involvement of high-level contractors. He emphasized that vandalism on this scale affects major districts, including Kubwa Expressway, which left parts of Gwagwalada, Dawaki, and Kasauna in complete darkness.
“Until today, we assumed these incidents were the work of miscreants,” Obuah explained, “but we have now uncovered that contractors are sabotaging the good efforts of the minister and the AMMC.”
Coordinated Efforts to Restore Abuja Streetlights
The AMMC is on a mission to reclaim the city’s infrastructure and restore streetlights across key areas in Abuja. Obuah commended the agency’s maintenance teams, highlighting recent successes in restoring light to key routes like Musa Yar’Adua Way, Solomon Lar Way, and Hassan Katsina in the Jabi District.
The minister’s directives outline that Abuja’s streetlights are divided into 21 lots. So far, 18 of these have been inspected, with most requiring immediate intervention. Obuah noted, “We are not impressed with the vandalism in these areas but are committed to completing all repairs soon.”
The AMMC has vowed to submit a detailed report to Minister Wike, emphasizing the need to hold all parties involved accountable. Obuah added, “We have evidence, and we will ensure that vandals and their accomplices face justice. We cannot allow anyone to sabotage government efforts.”
Obuah also hinted that AMMC would not stop at Abuja streetlights repair. He assured that future monitoring and enforcement measures would target all potential threats to Abuja’s infrastructure and security.
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