Environmental Sanitation: FCT agency arrests 400 persons, impounds 50 vehicles

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The operation of the agency is part of efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation in the FCT by clearing hawkers, demolishing illegal...

, Abuja, has arrested 400 persons and impounded 50 vehicles for various offences.

The operation took place between Friday and Monday at Utako Ultra-Modern Market and down through A.E Ekukinam Street to Jabi Motor Park and environs, among other locations, to keep Abuja city clean.He explained that the operation was part of efforts to strengthen environmental sanitation in the FCT by clearing hawkers, demolishing illegal structures, unauthorised car parks, and activities of scavengers.

“Most of these traders were associating themselves with scavengers who are allegedly stealing people’s valuables in the name of scavenging,” he said. “As you can see, we are here with different security agencies to provide the needed support for a hitch-free exercise. Operation Sweep FCT is made up of the representatives of the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Immigration, Nigeria Security and Civil Défence Corps, and State Security Service.

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