The Anambra State Government has demolished properties and reclaimed encroached government land in Isiagu community, Awka South local government area.
The exercise which was carried out simultaneously by men of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) and Development Control Team witnessed the demolition of both fenced and ongoing building projects at various lands in the area.
The alleged illegal occupants were before the demolition exercise issued remove order by the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority to remove the structures and reinstate the land to its original state within seven to fourteen days from the date of the order.
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Speaking to journalists shortly after the demolition exercise, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ACTDA Venerable Amechi Okwuosa while urging developers to confirm the status of lands before payments from the various designated agencies in charge of lands or the ACTDA office said that it has become a common practice for community members to encroach into government properties.
Okwuosa reminded developers that it is no longer business as usual as any further encroachment on government or individual properties and lands will attract serious sanctions from relevant authorities as the state is known for peace and orderliness, wondering why some mischief makers are bent in causing confusion in the state.
The ACTDA boss made it clear that the government has an overriding interest in every land in the state and stated that it is wrong and illegal for individuals to encroach on government lands.
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