Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to halt all illegal constructions across Abuja.

This followed a confrontation with officers of the Nigerian Navy who allegedly obstructed his inspection of an 'unauthorised site' in Gaduwa District, along the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way corridor in the FCT.

Mr Wike, who led officials of the FCT Development Control Department on the inspection, said the administration will not bow to intimidation or blackmail, regardless of who is involved in the unlawful development.

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier today reported that Mr Wike engaged in a heated exchange with naval officers over the same disputed land in Gaduwa.

During the encounter, the minister accus...