The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has responded to an outcry over a video showing its enforcement action on a plaza in Abuja.

The video which went viral showed a bulldozer demolishing the three-storey building plaza with people reportedly inside.

In a statement issued, the FCTA said, “This action taken was due to the owner’s continuous disregard of adequate notices served on him by FCTA Dept of Development Control.

“The ground floor was approved as a CAR PARK but the developer converted it to shops.

“The same developer also went ahead to cut down trees planted by the government to enhance the visibility of his shops.

“Abatement notice for illegal removal of 6 matured trees was served at Plot 413, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2 on July 14th, 2020 at 2.22 pm.

“Total sum abated is N600,000 only to be paid into the AMMC IGR account with Eco bank.

The FCTA added that “All efforts made to ensure compliance, was met with deaf ears, hence the action taken.”

The FCTA urged developers to follow what is approved in their building plan and avoid any illegality.