JUST IN: Wike to demolish 6000 buildings in 30 districts in Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the demolition of 6,000 buildings in 30 districts in the city.

According to the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), the affected buildings are among 30 slums that had earlier been surveyed.

Recall that Wike after his inauguration on Monday vowed to restore the master plan of FCT, stated that all illegal structures would be demolished and that his administration was ready to end land speculations.

He said he had moved round the FCT in the night to see things for himself and lamented that the master plan of the territory has been distorted with illegal structures in green areas of Abuja, insisting they will be demolished.

“At least 6,000 illegal structures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) across 30 areas might be demolished by the Federal Government.

“We will take back our land and give to those who want to develop, and you must sign that you must develop at so and so time.’’Wike said.

However, the Director of the FCTA Department of Development Control, Muktar Galadima said, a new survey will be conducted.

“We would find time to go back and conduct a new survey, noting that the last survey carried out was in February, 2022.

Areas marked for demolition according to information which has been authenticated by the FCTA are:

1. Apo Mechanic Village

2. Byanzhin.

3. Dawaki

4. Dei Dei.

5. Durumi.

6. Dutse.

7. Garki.