The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished over 1,000 makeshift structures and shanties along a road corridor in Karsana, near the Bunkoro District of Gwarimpa.
Muktar Galadima, Director of Development Control, disclosed this on Monday during a cleanup operation by the FCTA’s joint task force in Abuja, revealing that the exercise targets illegal occupants and suspected criminal elements in the area.
Galadima said the demolition focused on temporary structures along the proposed Ring Road 3 corridor, near the junction of N16 and RR3, close to Map Global Estate. He noted that homes belonging to indigenous residents were not affected, and the clearance will continue until the full 2-kilometre stretch is cleared.
“This cleanup is part of our sanitation initiative to improve safety and security,” Galadima said. “These structures are mostly built with wood and temporary materials. So far, we’ve cleared over 1,000 and more remain.”
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He added that while Ring Road 3 is yet to be awarded, work on the N16 road is ongoing. The Department of Resettlement and Compensation has identified indigenous communities along the route, and the FCTA has avoided disturbing them.
“To ensure smooth operations tomorrow, we’ve asked Resettlement and Compensation officials to help identify native communities and differentiate them from unauthorized occupants,” he said.
Peter Olumuji, Director of the FCTA’s Command and Control Unit, speaking on behalf of the Director of Security, Adamu Gwary, said the effort is linked to improving urban security. He confirmed that no arrests had been made.
“This area near Map Global Estate has raised security concerns. Some criminal elements have set up shelters behind indigenous communities as cover,” Olumuji said.
He added that residents have welcomed the FCTA’s action and assured that the area will be monitored to prevent reoccupation.
“This isn’t a one-time effort. We’ll continue to maintain control over this area,” he added.
