Photos: FCTA Continues Demolition of Houses on Waterways

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has continued the demolition of buildings and structures on waterways and erosion paths across the nation’s capital.

On August 16, a flash flood left residents stranded and vehicles submerged in several parts of Abuja, including Maitama, Wuse 2, Gudu, Lokogoma, and other areas.

The downpour left parts of Wuse 2, including Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, as well as the area around Delight Event Centre in Gudu and Efab estate in Lokogoma, heavily flooded.

The bridge linking Gaduwa and Durumi was also heavily flooded, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting movement.

Some vehicles were submerged or damaged by the floodwaters, while businesses in affected areas were forced to close.

A video shared by a resident showed floodwaters covering the Ebeano-Gudu road and the bridge connecting the two areas.

Following the incident, Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, ordered the immediate demolition of houses obstructing waterways in Maitama and other flood-prone areas of Abuja.

Wike issued the directive after inspecting areas affected by flooding in Maitama.

He said the demolition would begin immediately and continue until, irrespective of political activities or the status of the owners of the affected properties.

Last Tuesday, the FCTA began the demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels around Maitama.

However, when TheCable visited the area on Monday, some of the structures earlier demolished were already being rebuilt.

In Wuye, FCTA officials were seen carrying out compliance operations and demolishing houses, fences and other structures identified as being built on waterways.

See photos below.