Jigawa state government on Thursday, January 12, said that places of worship affected in the on-going demolition of houses were built illegally.
This was disclosed by Alhaji Garba Isa, the executive secretary of Urban Development Board, NAN reports.
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Speaking with newsmen after the demolition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Lord Chosen Church in Dutse, Isa said the churches were built without permission as required by law.
He said notices were sent to the churches thrice to discontinue the development of the structures.
Isa noted that because of the sensitivity of the matter, the board met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Jigawa chapter, emirate councils and the Ministry of Justice, among others.
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He said: “We gave not less than three notices to the affected
Isa also said that six structures had been earmarked for demolition and would be done in batches.
According to him, the development control department under his agency has the mandate to pull down any illegal structure in the state capital and urban towns.
Meanwhile, the year 2017 started on a gloomy note for some traders in Olorunsogo market in Oshodi as the Lagos state government, at the weekend demolished the market known for its sale of curtain and interior decoration material.
Traders stared in grief and disbelief as the 14-building plazas housing 368 units of shops, 144 open stores and 129 small units stores became rubble in a hail of dust.
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