A businessman, Suleiman Mohammed, has expressed frustration and disbelief at the lack of protection for the common man in Nigeria’s legal system as his house was demolished at Apo Resettlement, Abuja.
Mohammed’s property was demolished despite a court injunction ordering a halt to such action.
He told journalists after the exercise by the Development Control Agency that the demolition was an act of injustice.
“It is unfortunate that the law does not work in Nigeria anymore. Even with a court order, the common man doesn’t have rights in the country. I will continue to seek justice for myself and others affected by similar injustices,” he said.
Mohammed recalled how his property had previously been targeted with the fence demolished last Jun, despite his efforts to seek legal recourse.
“I approached the court, and there was a court injunction. Today, they brought down the whole house. This issue has raised concerns about the vulnerability of ordinary citizens in the face of government actions,” he said.
His counsel, Barrister Chuks Ebonugwo, said the demolition was carried out despite pending legal proceedings and a court order prohibiting any of such action.
Ebonugwo emphasised the importance of upholding legal procedures in a country founded on the principles of justice and due process.
