Officials of the FCT Development Control, accompanied by heavily armed Nigerian Police officers, demolished a property belonging to Most Realty and Investment Limited in Kukwaba District, Abuja, despite being served with court papers restraining any action on the land.
The disputed property, originally identified as Plot 541B, Cadastral Zone B00, was demolished and later re-designated as Plot 833B, with a new fence hastily erected, raising concerns over a possible reallocation of the land. Following the demolition, police officers reportedly allowed scavengers to purchase iron rods and other materials salvaged from the destroyed structures.
The action comes despite an ongoing High Court suit, Most Realty and Investment Limited v. The Honourable Minister of FCT & 4 Ors (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/4425/2025), filed on November 4, 2025. Court documents show that Most Realty has been the equitable and beneficial owner of the property since July 2007 and has maintained uninterrupted possession for over 17 years.
Moses, the owner of Most Realty, told SaharaReporters that all statutory fees to the FCTA had been paid and that no formal notice of revocation was issued prior to the demolition. “Several people called me from the site saying a surveyor came with four men to remove people from the land. When I tried to speak with the surveyor, he refused and told me to come to his office instead,” Moses said.
He added that officials repeatedly warned the company that the property would be demolished within 24 hours, despite the ongoing court proceedings. To avoid confrontation, Moses allowed the demolition to proceed peacefully.
“All structures, security posts, and perimeter fencing were pulled down, and police officers were seen selling off materials from the land. Even today, digging has resumed along the fence line,” he said, adding that he deliberately stayed away from the site to prevent clashes.
As of the time of reporting, the matter remains pending before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.
This incident has sparked concerns over government compliance with judicial processes and property rights in Abuja.
