Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that he cannot single-handedly address the security challenges facing Abuja, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts among key security stakeholders.

Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike highlighted the unique position of the FCT as the seat of power, which necessitates a comprehensive security approach involving multiple agencies.

"You cannot talk about autonomy in a city where the President resides, where the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, and every corporate head of the country operate from," Wike stated.

The minister emphasized that the FCT's security architecture must be approached differently from state governments due to its national significance. "The security of this city is not something we can handle alone. This city requires total security architecture because of its national importance," he added.

Wike assured residents that his administration is actively collaborating with security agencies to tackle insecurity in the capital territory, stressing his commitment to not failing in this critical area.

The minister also proposed a multi-sectoral summit involving security, health, and FCT stakeholders to develop comprehensive plans addressing the challenges facing the capital city.

In addressing technological solutions to security challenges, Wike pointed to political bureaucracy as a hindrance to installing functional surveillance cameras across the FCT, claiming that certain individuals had deliberately frustrated the implementation of these security projects.

"The issues we face here are complicated and cannot be solved in isolation," Wike concluded, reiterating the need for an integrated approach to securing the nation's capital.