Beggars fight back, protest against Wike’s forceful eviction from Abuja

The recent crackdown on beggars in Abuja has sparked backlash, particularly from those affected.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by Minister Nyesom Wike, initiated a clean-up operation aimed at removing beggars from the streets, which they argue is necessary for maintaining the city’s order and cleanliness.

However, many beggars, especially those with disabilities, have voiced their objections, stating that the government’s actions are heavy-handed and lack proper support or consultation.

The beggars held a protest under the auspices of Arewa Freedom of the Blind Multipurpose Cooperative Society.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Auwal I. Alhassan criticized the FCTA for its approach, stressing that officials failed to consult or provide alternative solutions for those affected.

His words: “If you want to remove people from the streets, especially those with disabilities, there should be proper communication. Many of us had jobs before, but the government dismissed us.

“Now they’re forcing us off the streets without offering us any proper shelter. Are we not Nigerians? We have equal rights to life.”

Alhassan added that, aside from SERAP, no non-governmental organizations, civil societies, or religious groups had extended support to them in their time of need.

He further alleged that those arrested were detained under dire conditions at the FCT Rehabilitation Centre in Bwari, where they reportedly lacked necessities such as food, water, and medical care.

(Politcs Nigeria)

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  1. How can we get the contact of the leader of the baggers, we want to file an action for them

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