She also appealed to developers to provide insurance coverage for both the building and the workers on site.Â
He said that the area was characterised by all kinds of illegal activities.
The FCTA official added that the demolition of the market, located along N16 Road corridor, Gwarinpa, would begin on February 8.
“The exercise is a fact-finding mission.’’
The exercise began with Sagwari Layout Estate, Dutse, in Bwari Area Council, where kidnappers abducted some residents recently.
“We believe that the owners are fully aware, and as such, there will be consequences.”
The director disclosed that the exercise was the fourth attempt to clear the area.
The official said the department also removed obstructing structures on waterways at Lugbe, Jahi and Lokogoma.
He added that owners of the properties have been informed and given notices to revert to the original land uses but have yet to comply.
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Mr Wike gave the order in Abuja on Tuesday when he visited the area officially known as ‘Road N12’ in Mabushi District of the FCT.
