The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken action against unauthorized construction by demolishing a costly duplex situated at Plot 226 Cadastral Zone, A02 Wuse 1, Wuse Zone 6 District. The building was removed as it was constructed on an unapproved plot of land. The structure was reportedly associated with the late Alake of Egba Land, Oba Oye Lipede, but was later taken over by Ibrahim Kamba and Ademu Teku. Despite warnings, they proceeded with constructing the duplex.
Mukhtar Galadima, the Director of the Department of Development Control, explained that an extensive investigation was conducted to confirm the legitimate landowner due to conflicting claims. He emphasized that the FCTA does not consider the status of developers who disregard development rules and regulations. The decision to demolish the building was reached after the developer persistently ignored stop-work notices, displaying a disregard for regulations.
Galadima stated, “The duplex was removed because it was built without valid title and building plan approval on another person’s land. Our investigation confirmed the developer is not the plot owner, which prompted the demolition. We will collaborate with the legal department to determine the appropriate action against the developer.”