Abuja Residents Task FG on Security, donates VGN outpost

Residents of Ushafa, in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja have charged the Federal government to prioritize the security and welfare of it’s citizens , especially those residing in remote areas .

Chairman of Pmagbe Community Landlord Association, Ushafa, Hon Emeka Ohaeri made the charge at the weekend during the inauguration and handing over of a security outpost built by the community to the Vigilante Group of Nigetia ( VGN).

Hon Ohaeri, who decried the security challenges being faced by the community over the years said the security outpost project was initiated by the community to address the security challenge of the area.

He expressed the hope that the presence of the VGN security outpost will reduce kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.

“It is with great pride and gratitude that I welcome you all to this historic occasion: the commissioning of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria Security Outpost in our dear Pmagbe community.

For years, our community has faced serious security challenges—ranging from kidnappings to burglaries—often perpetrated by criminal elements exploiting the dam’s terrain to infiltrate our neighbourhood. These unfortunate incidents have threatened not only the peace of our residents but also the safety of the dam that provides potable water to the entire Federal Capital Territory.

In the face of these threats, the men of Pmagbe Security Outfit, the Nigerian Police Force IG squad, and the Nigerian Army have worked tirelessly to keep us safe. On behalf of the entire community, I extend our heartfelt appreciation for their commitment and service, often rendered under challenging conditions.

“However, recognizing that security is a shared responsibility, the Pmagbe community, in collaboration with the FCT Water Board, resolved to take a proactive step by constructing this security outpost. This initiative, made possible through the generous contributions of our residents, partners, and supporters, stands as a testament to what unity and collective will can achieve.

Today, we proudly hand over this facility to the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. We are confident that, in partnership with the Nigerian Police Force, the Army, the JTF, and the Forest Guards, this outpost will significantly strengthen our community’s security architecture. I urge all involved to approach this task with dedication, vigilance, and a deep sense of responsibility to the lives and properties you have sworn to protect”

Inaugurating the security outpost , member representing Abuja Municipal Area Council ,AMAC, / Bwari Area Council, Hon Chinedu Obika praised the community for initiating the project saying that ” if we want a good security , we should be able to fund it” .

The lawmaker advocated for a percentage from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, internally generated revenue be set aside to secure the residents.

Hon Obika said ” If we want a good security, we must be able to fund it . FCT ,has what it takes to fund security, we should not leave it to the Federal government . We must take a percentage from the FCT internally generated revenue and use it to secure ourselves and build more police stations, patrol vehicles, droms , CCTV, we are doing our best to nib insecurity in the bud.

” Let FCT be used as a pilot state for community policing. I am happy to be here finally to commission this security outpost today , I also asked the community not to be tired, because you are helping yourselves. I thank the community for initiating it and carrying it out.