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The Digest:

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared Abuja "one of the most peaceful places to reside" in Nigeria. While crediting government initiatives and citizen cooperation for the capital's security, the claim has been met with a wave of skepticism and counter-narratives from residents who detail their experiences with crime.

Key Points:
  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared Abuja one of the safest places to live in Nigeria.
  • He attributed the peace to government measures and residents' "zero tolerance for insecurity."
  • Wike linked the capital's calm to President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and infrastructure investments.
  • The statement immediately triggered a flood of skeptical and critical reactions from social media users.
  • Many comments referenced the recent killing of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu in her Abuja home.
  • Residents cited personal experiences with "one chance" robberies and neighborhood break-ins.
  • Others questioned the minister's awareness, asking, "Is this the same Abuja I am living in?"
This official assertion creates a stark contrast with the lived reality of many citizens, highlighting a deep and growing perception gap between governmental pronouncements and public trust.

Sources: PM News