The Senate on Thursday announced it has instituted investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory, and has set up an investigative committee to look into the matter.
In view of the probe, the committee will invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to shed light on the demolitions.
The Ministers has been accused of land grabbing after demolishing lands lawfully acquired and allegedly reallocating them to his associates.
Sponsor of the motion, Senator Ireti Kingibe of the FCT Senatorial District, expressed concern over the illegal demolition of structures in the nation’s capital and called for an immediate stop to further demolitions.
The Senate resolved to set up an investigative committee to look into the demolitions and report back to it within a specified timeframe.
