Despite receiving ₦172.91 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) within a 10-month period, residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continue to grapple with worsening kidnappings, violent crime, and growing insecurity.

An analysis of FAAC disbursement data shows that the FCT Administration received an average of ₦17.29 billion monthly between July 2025 and April 2026, with allocations peaking at ₦23.21 billion in April 2026. Despite these massive public funds, many communities across Abuja and its outskirts remain vulnerable to kidnappers and other criminal groups.

Residents who spoke on the deteriorating security situation questioned how the nation’s capital continues to experience frequent abductions despite billions of naira allocated to the territory. Many argued that citizens now live in constant fear, especially in satellite towns and border communities where kidnappings have become increasingly common.

The report has also revived concerns over the controversial $460 million Abuja CCTV project, which was intended to strengthen surveillance and curb crimes such as kidnappings and armed attacks. Years after the project was approved, questions remain over its implementation, transparency, and effectiveness, even as insecurity persists across the capital.

Although the Federal Government insists it is investing in security infrastructure, including solar-powered streetlights and road improvements, many residents say these measures have failed to address the growing threat posed by heavily armed criminal gangs operating within and around Abuja.

The growing disparity between rising government revenue and deteriorating public safety has intensified calls for greater transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms in the management of security funds in the Federal Capital Territory.