Tragedy As 30 Persons Die in Abuja Landslide, 19 Others Kidnapped, Wike Takes Action
- FCT minister Nyesom Wike has expressed displeasure over the death of 30 persons as a result of illegal miners' activities in the capital city
- The former Rivers state governor also confirmed the kidnap of 19 persons in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja
- Wike has, however, taken steps to rescue the victims by involving the service and expertise of the DSS and the police
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FCT, Abuja - No fewer than 30 persons have lost their lives in a landslide reportedly triggered by activities of illegal miners in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
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Nineteen persons were also said to have been abducted in Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Thursday, September 7.
Daily Trust reported that the council area chairman disclosed this during a meeting between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and six area council chairmen.
Reacting to the shocking developments, Wike said he would meet with the director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja and the commissioner of police to receive adequate briefings on the kidnap and facilitate rescue operations, The Guardian report added.
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Wike orders demolition of shanties at Kabusa Junction
Legit.ng reported earlier that the FCT minister has again upheld his promise to demolish shanties and illegal structures in Abuja.
On Monday, September 4, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the directives of Wike, demolished shanties at Kabusa Junction in Dutse District, Abuja.
The demolition exercise was led by the FCTA Department of Development Control director, Mukhtar Galadima.
Did Wike order demolition of Jabi Motor Park in Abuja?
A viral TikTok video claimed that Wike ordered the demolition of Jabi Motor Park in Abuja.
However, digital investigations revealed that the video was from 2020, when the FCTA ordered the demolition of illegal shops in the park.
The investigations further discovered no ongoing demolition at the rumoured section of the park.
Abuja demolition: Landowner threatens to jail Wike
In another report, an Abuja developer, Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba, has vowed to commit the FCT minister, Wike, to prison.
Kamba also threatened to sue the director of the Development Control for allegedly exceeding the scope of his powers.
Source: Legit.ng
