A private firm, Avastone Global Service Limited, has threatened legal action against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, over alleged illegal demolition of its property on plot 1186 Katampe extension, Abuja, despite a valid court judgment. Specifically, the firm has given the Minister a seven-day ultimatum to pay the sum of N2 billion as damages arising from the illegal demolition exercise or face legal action. “A declaration that the demolition notice issued by the 2nd and 3rd defendants for demolition of Plot 1186 Katampe Extension, Cadastral Zone B 19, Abuja is oppressive, illegal and unconstitutional. “An order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants in this suit from demolishing the structure/buildings erected on Plot 1186 Katampe Extension, Abuja. “An Order of this Honourable Court directing the 2nd and 3rd Defendants to restore the building plan approval and withdraw the demolition notice over Plot 1186, Katampe extension, Abuja.

Source: Punch January 24, 2022 23:55 UTC