The Enugu State government has refuted trending videos of alleged indiscriminate demolition of property at the Enugu Centenary City, saying the originators of the video tried to de-market the state for investment.
Aka Eze Aka, the state commissioner for information and the executive chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Mr Uche Anya, stated this when they took newsmen round the demolished building that housed suspected kidnappers in Enugu yesterday.
The government said it only demolished illegal and uncompleted structures which served as kidnappers’ hideout, stressing that it was yet to demolish any of the unapproved structures in the area.
They added that the action of the (ECTDA) in collaboration with security agencies underscored its commitment to the security of lives and property, protection of investments and contracts with investors.
They were reacting to the trending video posted by a social media influencer yesterday alleging that the government demolished over 200 buildings at Enugu Centenary City and appealed to Gov. Peter Mbah to stop further demolition of more property in the estate.
Addressing newsmen, Aka said: “What we saw in the trending video today was an attempt by the originators to demarket Enugu State as an investment destination for Real Estate development.
“But in reality the operation by ECTDA and the security agencies was a testament that government is resolved to rid the state of criminal elements and protect property rights and investments in the state,” he said. (NAN)
