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.

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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“But I have seen what is going on in the social media, how the FCTA Permanent Secretary bought a bullet proof car of N300 million that I am using.

“So, I want you people to go hit your hand there (on the car) and see whether it is a treated car.

“With all due respect, people should be careful not to destroy other people.

“And the car we use is this (pointing at a regular Lexus SUV).

“I have never approved for any car to be bought and I have not used any official bullet proof car.

“I am not using a bullet proof car as FCT Minister, so we should report the right thing, and not destroy ourselves.

“I want you to take a look at the car I came with, the one with the flag and see whether it is a bullet proof car”, Wike said.