Wike orders demolition of 30 Abuja Ring Road 3 buildings

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate demolition of approximately 30 buildings encroaching on the Right of Way for the Ring Road 3 corridor in Abuja. The directive was issued on Thursday, August 20, 2026, following an inspection of ongoing road projects and a briefing from the Federal Capital Development Authority.

The demolition order targets structures obstructing the alignment of the major road corridor linking the Karsana, Gwarinpa, and Kubwa areas. According to the Acting Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Richard Dauda, the Ring Road 3 project is designed to connect Karsana District with the Outer Northern Expressway and extend towards Airport Road, with a flyover terminating at a designated interchange. Dauda reported that construction on the second bridge along the route is progressing despite challenging rocky terrain, but noted that about 30 buildings have been built directly on the infrastructure corridor reserved for the road.

During the inspection, Wike expressed concern over the illegal developments and summoned officials from the Department of Development Control. He directed them to commence the demolition without delay,...