Flooding: Residents petition Wike over rock blasting, canal filling

Vanguard News | 23-09-2026 04:59pm |

Residents of Guzape District in Abuja have petitioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over ongoing rock blasting and the planned filling of a drainage channel near their property. They allege that the activities have caused extensive structural damage and could trigger flooding. The residents, represented by a lawyer, claim the blasting continues despite a formal legal notice served over a month ago. A developer involved in the project has countered that the allocations are valid.

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