Abuja Building Collapse: Nyesom Wike Orders Arrest, Seizes Land Over Illegal Construction

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of a developer following a shocking building collapse in Jikwoyi, Abuja, intensifying the government’s crackdown on illegal constructions.

Wike revealed the collapsed multi-storey hotel was built without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control, despite multiple stop-work notices. He confirmed that the FCT Administration will seize the land for public use, while those responsible face prosecution.

Although no lives were lost, several injuries were recorded, raising concerns over safety standards and regulatory enforcement in Nigeria’s construction sector.

Jikwoyi Building Collapse- Wike Orders Arrest of Owner

The Minister warned developers to strictly comply with building regulations, stressing that unapproved structures pose serious risks due to poor oversight and substandard materials.

This decisive action signals a tougher stance on urban planning violations, as authorities move to prevent future disasters and protect lives in the nation’s capital.

Written by Boom RadioNG