This is in response to the ongoing theft and vandalization of government infrastructures in Abuja and its surroundings. Odumosu emphasized the need to regulate these markets because stolen infrastructures often end up there and are readily bought.
“With the proliferation of pantaker markets all over the city and the suburbs, criminals have ready markets to sell vandalized metals, iron, aluminum, armoured cables, scraps, and other stolen items which had increased the spate of vandalism of public properties in the FCT. “Unregulated markets for used items pose inherent risks to consumers and undermine the integrity of its commercial operations.
He added that the recent completion of projects and the successful commissioning of various infrastructure by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike calls for improved service and a renewal of strategy against destruction of government property.