Wike Orders Demolition Of Economic Trees, Says No Compensation For Victims
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike has stated that no victims of the Scavenger Colony will be compensated after Demolition.
Wike also noted that there’s no point of issuing a quit notice to the habitants of the colony located along Road N12 in Mabushi District of the FCT.
Wike gave the demolition order yesterday when he visited the area.
He said such dens of criminal would not be allowed in the FCT.
Wike opinated that the colony was also encouraged by the thick canopy of cashew trees planted by the indigenous people of the FCT for speculative purpose.
The Minister warned against planting such trees in areas where the government has mapped out for development.
He described the colony located behind the Minister’s Quatres in Mabushi District, as a “threat” to the security of the city.
Wike said: “You should not compensate them. This is a hideout of criminals, and the communities should stop planting trees in the area.
“When they see that the government intends to develop the road, they come and plant crops for the government to pay compensation. We are not going to do any compensation.
“The Development Control must clear this area, chase out all these criminals.
“These are the kind of things you see that people commit crimes and then before you know it, they run down here for cover and people will be saying oh, FCT is not safe.
“It is not a question of giving them notice. There is no notice. You must chase them out now and clear the entire area,” he said.
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