By Mohammad Lawal Maikudi
The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has said the Federal Capital Territory Administration would demolish a police station and all structures built on waterways across the nation’s capital.
This was announced by Malam Shehu Ahmed, the Executive Secretary in a statement in Abuja, Sunday..
The executive secretary, who is the chairman, Special Ministerial Task Team on Flood Mitigation, revealed that a Police station and other buildings in Trademore Estate would be demolished
He 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 clamoring 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.”
“Buildings in Trademore Estate had been severally 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 on a low line zone which is not safe. Flooding can come at anytime. They know this and have been experiencing it over the years
“We have The Police station in Trademore that will be demolished. It will go alongside other buildings. We have engaged the FCT Police command and have provided a suitable place for them to operate from and fight c
The executive secretary pointed out that Trademore Estate did not have FCDA Approved building plan and the continuous flooded areas can best be left as Green areas and not residential.
He explained that the estate was just one of the areas in focus as other areas where structures were built on floodplains would experience removal of illegal structures
