The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement, Abuja branch, has issued a statement condemning the ongoing mass demolitions in Abuja that have displaced thousands of residents and left many in dire circumstances.
In the statement, Take-It-Back Movement accused the government of flagrant disregard for the rights of its citizens, highlighting the recent demolitions in Tunga Maje as an example of the injustices.
Rex Elanu, the Coordinator for the Take It Back Movement in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated, “The destruction of homes across Abuja has reached alarming levels, leaving many Nigerians homeless and in financial ruin. These actions cannot go unchecked.”
A particularly distressing event occurred in Sabon Lugbe, where over 100 homes were demolished under the direct orders of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
“Over 100 homes were illegally demolished,” said Elanu. “The financial losses exceed N200billion, and countless families have been displaced without any legal justification.”
Further amplifying the concerns, Elanu criticised the demolition in Gishiri, where residents were promised compensation and relocation, only to face violent evictions and the destruction of their homes.
“These promises were empty,” Elanu remarked. “Instead of compensation, they were met with force and brutality, creating an atmosphere of fear and unrest.”
The TIB Movement also expressed alarm over the government’s plans to demolish 6000 buildings across 30 districts in Abuja, a move Elanu described as a “direct attack on the urban poor.”
“The government’s plan will leave thousands more people homeless and increase social instability,” he emphasised.
“The demolitions are not just about land reclamation,” he continued. “It’s about displacing vulnerable Nigerians without offering any alternatives. The true cost is the destruction of livelihoods, families, and the very fabric of the community.”
The TIB Movement vows to take decisive action to oppose these government policies. Elanu outlined the movement’s upcoming steps: “We will mobilise all displaced persons to demand their right to housing. We will also organise mass protests and pursue legal actions against the FCT Administration until these oppressive actions are halted.”
The Take It Back Movement urged all affected communities and those who may face demolition in the future to come together in resistance.
“In solidarity, we must unite to fight for our rights to shelter and dignity,” Elanu declared. “The time to act is now. We will not stand by while our fellow citizens are subjected to such inhumanity.”
“The call to action is clear: the time for resistance is now, and the struggle for justice and shelter continues.
“Together, we will fight for our rights,” Elanu concluded.
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