The Anambra State Government has demolished Maja, a slum located at Agu-Awka axis of Awka, the state capital.
The slum was demolished by a team from the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Venerable Amaechi Okwuosa.
It was learned that the agency carried out the exercise after due exit notices had been served residents of the area.
The ACTDA enforcement team also, supported by sister agencies and security agents, also removed illegal structures erected on setbacks along the expressway.
The "Maja" slum, according to government sources had been illegally occupied by the exited occupants, prompting government to take precise action.
The area, one of the most notorious slums in Awka, had been on the watchlist of the state government for some time.
ACTDA boss Venerable Okwuosa said that the slum and its vicinity had become notorious for so many deadly crimes, including armed robbery and drugs trade.
He said that the current administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo is determined to sanitize the state, in the quest to achieve safe and livable environment.
Venerable Okwuosa also stated that his office will not leave any stone unturned in achieving helping to achieve the developmental goals of the present administration, beginning from the State's capital.
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