The Department of Development Control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has demolished shanties illegally built on a road corridor in Wuse Zone 3.
Coordinator of the Council, Mr. Felix Obuah, who spoke to newsmen after the exercise in Abuja on Wednesday explained, “The location was preserved for a road corridor, and the illegal occupation has become a security threat, apart from defacing the beauty of the city. Also disturbing is that criminals and miscreants have made this location a safe haven.”
Obuah emphasised the importance of maintaining the city’s aesthetics and security, stating, “Our aim is to beautify the city and make Abuja a city we will all be proud of.”
He also announced the establishment of a task force to prevent the illegal occupants from rebuilding any shanties in the area, ensuring that the road corridor remains clear.
The demolition of the shanties, known as Unguwan Yan Lambu, which were built over 27 years ago, comes after multiple instances of demolition and subsequent rebuilding by the occupants.
