Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has banned used items markets, popularly known as ‘Panteka’, in the FCT for two weeks.
Wike said the ban on Panteka markets in the FCT takes effect from Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
He announced the ban during the FCT Security Council meeting.
Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka disclosed this on Monday through a post on X.
The minister also placed a ban on the activities of scavengers within Abuja.
He said scavenging has been restricted only to dump sites.
He said: “Activities of all Pantekas (dealers in used items) have been banned for two weeks effective from tomorrow.
“Scavenging is banned within the Abuja city centre and its environs. Scavengers are now restricted to dump sites alone.
“All those arrested for vandalizing public infrastructure will be charged to court for economic sabotage and even attempted murder.”