FCTA Demolishes Multimillion Naira Duplex For Violating Regulations

Demolished duplex on Plot 226 in Wuse Zone 6 Abuja on Monday.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a multimillion naira duplex erected on Plot 226 in Wuse Zone 6 area of Abuja for violating building regulations.

Director, Department of Development Control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) Mr Mukhtar Galadima who led the exercise on Monday noted that the house was built on unapproved land.

He maintained that the building was illegally developed without valid title and building plan approval despite all warnings issued by the AMMC.

Galadima said that his team had carried out extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims by the parties.

He noted that investigation revealed that the developer was not the owner of the plot, which was why the FCTA had to pull down the building.

The director hinted that the FCT Administration would not consider the status of any defaulting developer that violated development rules during construction.

“We allowed the building to this stage before demolishing it because we had to follow all due processes," he added.

Galadima informed that the supposed owner of the building was served all the notices to stop work, but being a disobedient developer, he continued without heeding to the notices.

He stated that after investigation, the FCTA ascertained the rightful allottee of the plot, which was why the building was demolished.

The director assured that AMMC would consult the legal department to ascertain the next action against the developer.

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