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FCT removed 607 people, including beggars and mentally challenged, from Abuja streets in anti-begging sweep.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration removed 607 people, including 583 beggars and 23 mentally challenged individuals, from Abuja’s streets from July 2025 to January 2026 in Operation Sweep Abuja.
Led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the joint effort involves counseling, profiling, and returning evacuees to their home states via liaison offices.
Officials say many return due to insecurity or exploitation, with some children brought from other states to beg.
Authorities warn that begging has become a criminal enterprise used for intelligence gathering and other crimes, and stress the operation remains ongoing to enhance public safety and urban dignity.
FCT retiró a 607 personas, incluidos mendigos y discapacitados mentales, de las calles de Abuja en una redada contra la mendicidad.