By Ukpa Ewa
Prompted by a surge in drugs
peddling and other illicit enterprises within the environment, officials of the
two combined teams acted swiftly to dislodge approximately 300 individuals
hailing from Kano, Taraba, Kogi, Adamawa and various other states, who had unlawfully
occupied the structure.
Addressing Journalists in
Amawbia, Anambra State the Commander of Awka Capital Territory Development
Authority, Mr. Ugochukwu Nwimo, said there are urgent need for intervention,
citing rampant illegal enterprises and public nuisance perpetrated by the
occupants.
Ugochukwu who disclosed that
there was prior warnings and 14 days eviction notice to the illegal occupants
of the structure, they persisted in their nefarious activities, hence, a
comprehensive response from authorities.
Speaking on the need to
maintain law and order in the capital city, Mr Ugochukwu disclosed that contact
with the owner of the building revealed his lack of knowledge regarding the
unauthorized tenants, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
In his words, "Efforts are
underway to ensure the safety and well-being of children and women found in the
premises. While measures are being taken to prevent similar situations in the
future" he said.
When inquired by the newsmen on
the arrangement of the occupants of the uncompleted building, a private
security man from Adamawa state, Muhammed Garba who oversees the premises,
clarified that the owner of the building had no knowledge of the illegal
occupants.
Garba said he accommodated them
based on brotherhood and tribal affection, acknowledged that there was
nefarious activities ongoing within and around the area, but insists he has
never be part of such act, nor has any arrangement whatsoever in constituting
public nuisance.
Residents who spoke to newsmen
on condition of anonymity, expressed gratitude for ACTDA's intervention,
applauding the restoration of order and the eradication of the criminal hub.
They unanimously acknowledged
the persistent security and social challenges posed by the presence of those
occupants and welcomed the decisive action taken by authorities to restore
sanity to the state.
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