FCT Minister vows to impound commercial vehicles operating outside bus terminals

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared an aggressive crackdown on commercial vehicles operating outside designated bus and taxi terminals in Abuja. Wike warned that the FCT Administration would impound and auction defaulting vehicles, expressing deep frustration over habitual traffic violations and illegal roadside loading.

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We don’t think that we should enforce, or people should obey rules, until you use force.

"We don’t think that we should enforce, or people should obey rules, until you use force," Wike stated. He argued that soft-enforcement approaches had proven ineffective and asserted that strict measures are now required to compel compliance with city regulations. The minister insisted that "matching the lawlessness of persistent offenders is the only way to restore discipline."

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The bus and taxi terminals are accredited places for people to load. They will not agree, but I can tell you, they must agree.

Wike explained that the newly completed Mabushi and Central Business District Bus Terminal were designed to centralize public transportation, reduce roadside congestion, and enhance security. However, he noted that many commercial drivers continue to ignore accredited transit hubs in favor of unauthorized pick-up points. The minister assured residents that the enforcement drive would begin immediately and warned illegal operators that the administration would not back down.

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We will impound their vehicle, we will sanction it and we’ll auction it.

"Watch what will happen," he said. "They will obey. We will carry them, and we will impound their vehicles."

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matching the lawlessness of persistent offenders is the only way to restore discipline.