Anambra State Government has demolished the “Maja” slum located at Agu-Awka axis of the capital city.
A team from the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa, carried out the exercise after due exit notices had been served residents of the area.
The ACTDA enforcement team also, supported by sister agencies and security agents, also removed illegal structures erected on setbacks along the expressway.
A source told ANN that the fulanis occupying the “Maja” slum was over powered by the help of AVG that came for the operation.
The “Maja” slum, according to government sources had been illegally occupied by the exited occupants, prompting government to take precise action.
The area, one of the most notorious slums in Awka, had been on the watchlist of the state government for some time.
Speaking with Newsmen, the ACTDA boss, Venerable Okwuosa said that the slum and its vicinity had become notorious for so many deadly crimes, including armed robbery and drugs trade.
He said that the current administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo is determined to sanitize the state, in the quest to achieve safe and livable environment.
Venerable Okwuosa also stated that his office will not leave any stone unturned in achieving helping to achieve the developmental goals of the present administration, beginning from the State’s capital.
