LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), under the Administration of Nyesom Wike, has demolished a fully completed multi-million naira duplex for building in an unapproved plot of land.
An FCTA Bulldozer, demolished the duplex built on Plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land.
Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings.
He added that his team had carried out extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims that were being put forth by the parties.
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According to him, investigation revealed that the developer was not the owner of the plot, adding, that “it is why we had to remove the building.”
He further stated that FCT Administration will not consider the status of any defaulting developer once development rules and regulations are violated.
“We demolished the duplex because somebody built on someone else’s land without valid title and building plan approval.
“We allowed the building to this stage before demolishing it because we had to follow all due processes.
“After our investigation, we have ascertained the rightful allottee of the plot, so we have to remove the building.
“We are going to consult the legal department to know the next action against the developer,” Gidado said.