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Photos: Heavy Gridlock In Abuja As Rain Crumbles Bus Terminal Built By Wike
The Kugbo Bus Terminal, inaugurated last June by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been destroyed.
It was learnt that the terminal’s roof, which has not been used, was blown down by the heavy rain.
According to Daily Trust, the debris spread to the major road, further compounding traffic chaos and causing heavy gridlock along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja as workers were returning home.
In other news, Wike has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a hotel whose multi-story building collapsed last Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja.
It was reports that he also directed that the land be seized and repurposed for public use.
During a visit to the site on Monday, Wike revealed that the building had been constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control.
He said the developer ignored repeated stop-work notices issued by the authorities, which led to the collapse.
No deaths were reported, but some people suffered injuries and were treated in hospitals.
Wike noted that the situation could have been worse if the collapse had occurred at a busier time.
The minister stated that the FCT Administration would reclaim the land for public projects.
He added that authorities would prosecute anyone involved in the illegal construction.
He also mentioned that the local community would be consulted to decide what public-use project should be built on the site.
Wike called on all developers to follow building regulations and obtain the necessary approvals before starting any project.
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