As part of efforts to ensure a properly planned and sanitized

environment in the state, the Edo State government has

embarked on the demolition of illegal structures in various

locations within Benin City metropolis.

A Director in the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing,

Urban and Regional Development, Henry Enabulele said the

demolition exercise became imperative as defaulters failed to

heed various warnings and notices issued to them.

Some illegal structures demolished include a fence built on an

existing road at Osula Close in Upper Mission Extension;

stores built on right of way at BDPA, opposite the University of

Benin; and a building under development on the right of way

at Gospel Star Street, Ovbiogie Quarters, all in Benin City.

Enabulele called on builders and developers to err on the side

of caution by verifying before purchasing lands to avoid

infractions.

Written by Isreal Adebiyi