Wike to Meet IGP Over Demolition of Police-Linked Buildings in Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will meet with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, following the demolition of structures reportedly connected to the Nigeria Police Force in the Apo Dutse area of Abuja.

The demolition, carried out by officials of the FCT Department of Development Control, targeted a cluster of duplexes built directly beneath high-tension power lines. Authorities said the buildings were constructed without the necessary approvals and violated safety regulations.

Wike disclosed his plan to engage the IGP during an inspection visit to the site on Friday, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Lere Olayinka.

The exercise, which took place on Thursday, saw the demolition of at least eleven residential units — comprising three- and four-bedroom flats. The operation reportedly triggered a confrontation in which some Development Control officials were arrested by police officers.

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