Wike-led FCTA demolishes multimillion naira duplex in Abuja, gives reason

The Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), headed by Nyesom Wike, has done the unexpected in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, August 28, demolished a multimillion-naira duplex located at Plot 226 Cadastral Zone, A02 Wuse 1, Wuse Zone 6 District, for building on an unapproved plot of land, VON reported.

Speaking on the development, the director, department of development control, Mukhtar Galadima, on Monday, August 28, said his team carried out an extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims by the parties, Daily Trust report added.

He said: “After our investigation, we ascertained the original allottee, so we have to remove it. We are going to consult the legal department to know the next action against the developer.”

Meanwhile, since Wike assumed office as the FCT minister, he has vowed to sanitise Abuja and bring down illegal structures in the capital city.