Executive secretary, federal capital development authority (FCDA), Shehu Ahmed says the FCT administration (FCTA) would demolish all structures on waterways across the nation’s capital.
Ahmed, in a statement on Sunday, said some structures were preventing water from flowing freely through its natural course which was responsible for flooding recorded in some parts of the city.
People are clamouring that we act quickly and take tough decisions to save lives, and this is what we must do. We cannot act as though we don’t see this man-made problem caused by those who violate the Abuja master plan,” Ahmed said.
Speaking further, Ahmed said: “Buildings in Trademore Estate had been severely marked for demolition. Warnings have been given year after year but the occupants of the estate keep risking their lives and those of others.
“By declaring Trademore a disaster zone, we have told the residents there to evacuate. The area is in a low-line zone which is not safe. Flooding can come at any time. They know this and have been experiencing it over the years.”