The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has recovered more than 500 plots of land in Gishiri, Katampe District, from individuals who falsely claimed ownership.
Hassan Ogbole, the Deputy Director of Monitoring and Inspection at the FCT Department of Development Control, made this known during an ongoing clean-up operation in Gishiri on Friday.
He emphasized that the presence of illegal structures and activities in the area has disrupted the Abuja Master Plan and must be dismantled to restore order.
Ogbole stated, “This is our third visit to Gishiri as part of our ongoing efforts to clean up the city and restore the Abuja Master Plan. Our focus is on reclaiming plots of land that have been illegally occupied by individuals for various purposes in order to restore the Abuja Master Plan.”
He urged the rightful owners of the plots to take immediate action and prevent the reemergence of illegal structures.
“Plot allottees should take possession of their land without delay to prevent new unauthorized developments. Let the owners come forward and commence development,” he added.
Bello Kaka, the Deputy Director of Monitoring and Enforcement at the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), expressed the board’s support for the demolitions as part of their ongoing efforts to eliminate unauthorized activities.
He emphasized that anything not in accordance with the standards will not be tolerated, and the fight against environmental nuisances will continue until the right actions are taken.
Peter Olumiji, the Secretary of Command and Control at the FCTA Department of Security, emphasized the administration’s commitment to providing a secure environment for all residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
He stressed that allowing illegal structures to persist would create a breeding ground for criminals. By removing these illegal structures, criminals will not have a place to hide and carry out their illicit activities, particularly during the night.
Olumiji recalled past experiences in Gishiri and emphasized the importance of eliminating such structures to prevent them from becoming havens for criminal elements.
