The Senate on Thursday directed the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to immediately halt all ongoing property demolitions in Abuja.
This resolution followed concerns over alleged irregularities and hardships caused by the demolitions.
In addition, the Senate summoned the minister to appear before an ad hoc committee formed to investigate the demolition activities.
The committee, chaired by Deputy Senate President Senator Jibrin Barau, has been given two weeks to submit its findings.
The decision was prompted by a motion raised by Senator Ireti Kingibe (LP – FCT) during plenary, which was seconded by Senator Natasha Akpabio-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central).
