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The Association of Plot Owners Maitama Extension, Abuja (APOMEX)  has asked Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), to intervene and prevent military authorities from “encroaching on their lands”.

APOMEX in a statement alleged that the military authorities in Abuja have been defying an order granted on March 27 by U.P. Kekemeke of the FCT high court, restraining them from encroaching on the land until the determination of the substantive case.

While calling for his intervention, the association noted that two months after his assumption as FCT minister, Wike has left nobody in doubt that he is out to make Abuja a capital city that every Nigerian would be proud of.

“We are in excruciating pain because the military are still encroaching on our lands, causing damages worth billions of naira,” the statement reads.

“We are law-abiding Nigerians who invested our hard-earned savings on these lands. But unfortunately, the institutions that are supposed to uphold law and order are the same ones defying the court order in the most despicable way.

“It is gratifying to celebrate the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for identifying, listing and inaugurating the rehabilitation and resurfacing of 135 roads in Wuse, Garki, Gwarinpa and Maitama Districts.

“This is an unprecedented feat that every Abuja resident must be proud of. Your trademark in the last two months is a confirmation of your nickname as Mr Project.

“We are glad that Mr Wike is tackling the issues of abandoned plots and buildings headlong without fear or favour.

“The minister has revoked the lands that were abandoned and issued an ultimatum to owners of uncompleted properties. This will go a long way in addressing insecurity ravaging the capital city.”