The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned residents with criminal tendencies to vacate the Abuja city.

Peter Olumuji, secretary, FCTA Command and Control, Joint City Enforcement Team, warned on Sunday during its ongoing clean-up operations in parts of Abuja.

According to Mr Olumuji, the FCTA, through the clean-up operation, is busting all hideouts to rid the capital territory of criminals.

He said that through credible intelligence from security agencies, the team busted a criminal hideout around the AYA roundabout and environs in Asokoro District.

Mr Olumuji said the team recovered illicit drugs in one of the hideouts and dislodged criminal elements attacking residents in the area.

“We have gotten reports that people are being attacked around the area mostly at night, so we raided their locations and dislodged them.

“Although we have not made any arrest, it is nonetheless a good development for those traversing the area, especially at night,” Mr Olumuji said.

The FCTA official warned that the city would no longer be conducive for criminals, adding that the enforcement team would continue to bust all criminal hideouts within the capital city.

Mr Olumuji added that the team also raided and dislodged notorious spots known for causing environmental nuisance, ranging from refuse littering and illegal markets to auto mechanic workshops and motor parks.

He said the team also cleared environmental nuisances around the Court of Appeal Junction, Federal Secretariat Complex, Eagle Square and Nicon Junction axis of Shehu Shagari Way.

He said the team comprises officials from the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) and security personnel.

Also, Kaka Bello, deputy director, Monitoring and Enforcement (AEPB), said the working synergy among agencies was yielding the desired results in addressing environmental nuisance in Abuja city.

Deborah Osho, deputy director, Operations (DRTS), who described the exercise as a “huge success”, said the team impounded about 11 vehicles and towed them from illegal parks and mechanic workshops.

(NAN)