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I didn’t purchase N300m bullet proof SUV – Wike

I didn’t purchase N300m bullet proof SUV – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has debunked reports of purchasing a N300 million Armoured Lexus LX600 SUV on assumption to office.

Wike made the rebuttal shortly after a visit to Metro Train Station, Abuja on Wednesday to inspect ongoing rehabilitation of Abuja Rail Mass Transport System.

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The reports had claimed that the SUV, which cost more than N300 million, belonged to the new FCT Minister.

Reacting, Wike described the claim as mere “mischief”, adding that he was sworn in on Monday and had not even sat down to work yet.

“We are now going back to the office to interact with each of the departments in the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

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