Officials of Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Beatification and Ecology have
pulled down some shanties built under the high tension cable on kilometer 3 Onitsha/Owerri expresswayby Mgbuka, Obosi axis.
Speaking during the demolition exercise, the General Manager ANSPPB, Mr. Victor Okpoko, commended Governor Willie Obiano for approving the removal of the shanties to safe guard lives and properties of Ndi Anambra.
He cautioned all developers within the area to desist from building under the high tension cables for their own safety.
Also speaking, Environmental Health Officer, Mrs Amaka Ezekwesili, noted that several notices had been issued to the occupants to vacate the site, even after enlightening them on dangers of being exposed to high tension cables.
In another development, the ANSPPB visited Ezeuka Street, Ugwuagba, Obosi and also pulled down a building with structural defects.
The builder had erected the structure without obtaining building approval.
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