BREAKING: Nigerian Army Orders Tungamaje Residents To Vacate Homes By Wednesday Amid Land Dispute, Cites ‘Orders From Above’
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Orders Tungamaje Residents To Vacate Homes By Wednesday Amid Land Dispute, Cites ‘Orders From Above’ The residents were initially asked to vacate their homes by Saturday, August 8, 2026, but an intervention by stakeholders resulted in a five-day extension.
The Nigerian Army has ordered residents of Tungamaje, Abuja to vacate their homes by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, amid a land dispute. The Army issued the directive on August 8, 2026, but an intervention by stakeholders extended the deadline by five days. Several houses in the Angwa Dio and Angwa Shibaba areas have been marked for demolition.
Community sources reported that over 30 houses are earmarked for demolition, and residents were given until Wednesday to leave the affected areas. The Army claims the order is from above, leaving many residents stranded and uncertain about their next steps. The escalation of the dispute began in May 2026 when residents raised concerns over the forceful eviction of people from their ancestral lands.
The Army and some personnel have reportedly turned the area into their personal property, chasing original owners away and taking possession of their lands. Some personnel have even rented out the lands after evicting the original owners. Efforts to resolve the issue have been unsuccessful, leaving residents who rely on farming for their livelihood devastated and displaced.
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