Wike in N300m bulletproof SUV controversy, FCT minister reveals truth

  • FCT minister Nyesom Wike has reacted to the reports that he bought a N300m Armoured Lexus car on assumption of office
  • The former Rivers governor stressed that the vehicle was not bulletproof as reported in some quarters, but a regular SUV
  • The minister further urged media outlets to do the right thing by verifying information from authorised sources before disseminating it to the public

FCT, Abuja – The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has dismissed the report making rounds on the internet that he acquired a N300 Million Armoured Lexus LX600, just a day after he was sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking on Wednesday, August 23, after a tour of the Abuja Light Rail, Wike challenged journalists to inspect his vehicle and confirm whether it was the bulletproof variant or otherwise, AIT report added.