Anambra State Government has sealed off an illegal excavation site at the three Arm zone in Awka.
The excavation site is government land; initially mapped out for Anambra State Governor’s Lodge, Government House and Legislative Quarters.
During the operation embarked upon by the enforcement team from Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, one Mr. Onyebuchi Nwosu, who was identified as the ringleader of the excavators, was declared wanted for refusing to stop the illegality after several warnings.
Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Mr. Ossy Onuko, who led the enforcement team, noted that the negative impact of the excavation on the environment is worrisome.
He explained that in addition to other damages already done, including threats to electricity infrastructure, if the illegal excavation is allowed to persist, major roads in the capital city will be cut off because of selfish interest of a few individuals.
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