By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and Police have been involved to stop land grabbing activities in the territory.
Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima disclosed this on Tuesday, when he led other officials of the administration to reclaim over 100 hectares of land in Gosa District
He said the administration with the anti-graft agencies will not hesitate
to apprehend perpetrators of illegal land grabbing.
Galadima listed the importance of eliminating land grabbing cases to prevent unsuspecting Nigerians from purchasing properties acquired through deceitful means.
He reiterated the FCTA’s commitment to addressing such incidents, referencing similar actions taken near the train station last year.
The reclaimed land, allocated to a corporate entity for housing estates, was illegally fenced off by the owner, which Galadima assured that all illegal fences would be removed to prevent further encroachment.
He urged prospective land buyers to conduct due diligence by verifying land allocations with relevant government agencies, including the Department of Lands Administration, Development Control, and Urban and Regional Planning.
Dr Peter Olumuji, Secretary Command and Control, FCTA, condemned land grabbers’ activities, including falsification of documents and violent confrontations with authorities.
He said the eight perpetrators arrested during the operation would face legal consequences.
