Gombe allocates mechanics village shops despite court order
The Gombe State Government has allocated shops, sheds and container spaces at the Mechanics Village to automobile technicians despite a High Court judgement ordering the evacuation of structures from a disputed portion of the property. In a judgement delivered by Justice Daurabo S. Sikkam of High Court No. 9, Gombe, in Suit No. GM/116/2026, the […]
The Gombe State Government has allocated shops, sheds and container spaces at Mechanics Village to automobile technicians, despite a High Court ruling ordering the removal of structures from a disputed portion of the land. The court declared Emir General Integrated Limited as the lawful owner of the 1.30-hectare land near the Gombe-Bajoga Road and the NURTW office.
The court also upheld the company's Certificate of Occupancy and ruled the state government's actions illegal. The government awarded facilities to three associations of mechanics and technicians in the village, including 500 container spaces, 60 sheds and eight shops to NATA. However, the allocations have raised questions over their legality and legal basis.
The government has been urged to comply with the court judgment, including paying the awarded damages and removing the structures.
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