AMAC Steps In After Forceful Eviction in Kuchibedna
In a compassionate show of leadership, the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has reached out to victims of the recent inhuman and forceful eviction carried out in the Kuchibedna community of the Federal Capital Territory. The intervention comes as families continue to grapple with the sudden loss of their homes, livelihoods, and ancestral lands.
AMAC Extends Lifeline to Displaced Indigenes
The relief effort, initiated by the Executive Chairman of AMAC, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, provided essential food items aimed at easing the immediate hardship faced by the displaced residents.
The materials were officially presented by his Senior Special Assistant on Projects, TPL. HRH. Hakimi Garki, Stephen Jacob Garki, who conveyed the chairman’s deep concern for the affected community.
Receiving the items on behalf of the victims, Hon. Tanko Yamawo, former Coordinator for FCT Satellite Town Development, expressed gratitude for the timely outreach, describing it as a much-needed show of solidarity during a trying moment.
Items Donated to the Kuchibedna Community
The relief materials delivered include:
- Bags of rice
- Bags of beans
- Cartons of Indomie
- Cartons of cooking oil
- Other essential household foodstuffs
These items are expected to provide temporary relief as the victims await long-term intervention from relevant authorities.
AMAC Reiterates Commitment to Citizens’ Welfare
Speaking during the handover, SSA TPL. HRH. Hakimi Garki noted that the eviction—which left many families homeless—was a heartbreaking event the council could not ignore.
He stressed that AMAC remains committed to the welfare of its citizens, particularly its indigenes, emphasizing the need for humane approaches in resolving land-related disputes.
“The forced eviction is deeply regrettable. Under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, AMAC is dedicated to ensuring that no indigene or resident suffers unduly. This intervention is a temporary measure to cushion the immediate food crisis while we continue advocating for peaceful and just solutions,” he stated.
Call for Long-Term Intervention and Justice
In his remarks, Hon. Tanko Yamawo urged the FCT Administration and other authorities to take decisive steps toward compensation or resettlement of the Kuchibedna victims.
He emphasized the need for structured, long-term solutions to prevent future displacement of vulnerable indigenous communities.
A Growing Call for Humane Urban Development
The Kuchibedna eviction has sparked renewed conversations around land rights, development policies, and the protection of indigenous settlements in the FCT.
AMAC’s intervention serves as a reminder that development must go hand-in-hand with justice, empathy, and respect for cultural heritage.
