Beggers

Withdraw beggars arrest threat or face lawsuit, SERAP warns Wike

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The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project has urged the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to withdraw his threat to arrest beggars in the nation’s capital or face legal action. The group, in a post on its official X handle, #SerapNigeria, on Wednesday, stated that no one should be criminalised for their socio-economic status, adding that … Read more

Wike orders all beggars to leave Abuja, sets deadline for forceful eviction

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Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given all beggars in Abuja till Sunday night to leave the city or risk a security clampdown. Wike spoke on Tuesday during the flag-off of the construction of some projects in Katampe District.His words: “In terms of security, let me say it clearly now. We have declared … Read more