BEVERLY HILLS, August 15, (THEWILL) – The Enugu State Government has demolished the house belonging to one Architect John Emejulu who reportedly pulled down the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, concrete perimeter fence, covering about two kilometers.
The Chairman of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Dr Josef Onoh personally supervised the demolition.
Dr. Onoh said that the Development Authority agency obtained a court order to demolish the building.
The private residence is situated along Eziokwe Street, off Nike Lake road, Trans Ekulu, Enugu.
Explaining the reason for the action of the state government, he said the property stood on water way, hence, ought to be removed.
He, however, stated that the action was not consequent to Emejulu’s demolition of the airport fence on Wednesday.
THEWILL had reported that Emejulu, armed with an order of court, moved in on the disputed airport land and demolished the airport fence.
According to him, the move was to reclaim the 400 plots he claimed he bought from Nike Community in 2008.
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The Enugu International Airport was scheduled to be reopened by August 30, 2020.
The renovation and reconstruction of airport facilities are at the last stage of completion when suddenly Emejulu mobilised human and mechanical resources and demolished the perimeter fence.
A visibly infuriated Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika visited the demolished airport site on Thursday.
Sirika, who vowed to prosecute the perpetrator, threatened to deal with Emejulu for destroying a Federation government asset.
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