The Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, has ordered the demolition of all illegally constructed corner shops in Zuba, warning individuals involved in unauthorised land sales and developments to desist from the practice.
Ikwa issued the warning during an unscheduled inspection of affected areas around the Zuba Roundabout, behind Living Faith Church, Car Wash, Fruit Market and Panteker Market on Saturday.
According to the council chairman, the inspection followed reports of the illegal sale of land and the construction of corner shops in parts of Zuba without the approval of the appropriate authorities.
Illegal Structures Denied Landowners Access
Ikwa condemned the activities of individuals erecting shops on land that does not belong to them, describing the development as unlawful and detrimental to genuine property owners.
He noted that many of the illegal structures have blocked rightful landowners from accessing and developing their properties.
The chairman directed those responsible for selling the unauthorised shop spaces to immediately refund buyers, stressing that the council would not tolerate fraudulent land transactions or illegal developments within its jurisdiction.
Zuba Water Project to Begin Soon
Ikwa also revealed that construction work on the Zuba Water Project would commence soon, explaining that several of the illegal structures had been built along the proposed pipeline corridor.
He warned that allowing the structures to remain would obstruct the installation of water pipelines and delay the execution of the critical infrastructure project.
Council Vows Strict Enforcement
The Gwagwalada Area Council chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enforcing development regulations, protecting the rights of legitimate property owners and ensuring that public infrastructure projects are executed without obstruction.
He assured residents that the council would continue to take decisive action against illegal developments to promote orderly urban planning and improve public infrastructure across the areahi
