The Nigerian Army and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) are expected to appear before the House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee on Wednesday, September 16, over the continued demolition of houses in Tungamaje, Abuja.

The appearance is aimed at addressing the prolonged dispute surrounding the demolition of residential buildings in the community, with affected residents seeking answers over the destruction of their properties.

The committee has also invited representatives of communities affected by the demolition exercise as lawmakers move to bring the military, FCTA and residents together over the contentious land and eviction issues.

The FCTA Director of Lands is expected to represent the administration at the hearing, according to sources familiar with the development.

The lawmakers had earlier summoned the parties to appear on September 3, but the meeting was postponed after the Director of Lands failed to attend.

A source familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the committee had now fixed Wednesday for the fresh hearing and extended invitations to the military, FCTA and affected communities.

The renewed legislative intervention comes amid fresh demolition activities in Tungamaje, heightening fears among residents that additional houses could be destroyed.

SaharaReporters had reported in August that the Nigerian Army carried out another demolition exercise in the area, destroying more than 10 houses and warning residents against further construction.

The Wednesday hearing is therefore expected to provide lawmakers an opportunity to question the agencies involved and hear directly from residents affected by the ongoing demolitions.