Residents of Plot 324, Phase IV Extension, Nyanya whose properties were demolished have called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muhammad Bello,to probe the Abuja Development Control over illegal demolition.
Owners of the demolished property asked the Minister to also wade into the crises ensuing from the destruction of their properties in Abuja to ensure that the parties are settled amicably.
The group at a press briefing also called on the National Human Rights Commission to as a matter of urgency look into the infringement of their fundamental human right to live and own property within the Nigerian State.
Spokesman of the group, Mr. Abuo Andrew while appealing to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, said the FCT minister was misled to approve demolition on the grounds that the land was under a high tension electricity pylon.
According to him, such a claim was false and misleading to a man who trusted the FCT team to provide him with the right information as he governed the Federal Capital Territory Nyanya extension inclusive.
The displaced property owners also said the land on dispute was acquired six years ago from an Estate Company Niyi Olamide Ventures (Formerly F&B ventures)
The property owners said they have invested on the property over the years through development of the land, provision of access road and electrification of the Estate.
They argued that upon being served the notice of demolition, they approached the Abuja Development Control, as the department did not state that they violated any laws of their mandate such as building on sewage line, power line, drainage or on access to the road.
The group said it was imperative that the Minister of FCT look into the matter and ensure that members of the society are protected from arbitrary actions influenced by misleading information to serve interest that undermine public trust in government.
