{
  "id": 13786468,
  "title": "Amnesty urges Wike to suspend Maitama demolition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/amnesty-urges-wike-to-suspend-maitama-demolition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/amnesty-urges-wike-to-suspend-maitama-demolition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amnesty International Nigeria has called upon the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to halt planned demolition work around a utility corridor in Maitama, Abuja, while a review is conducted of the land's allocation for private real estate development. The organization expressed deep concern over potential risks to public safety, environmental protection and drainage infrastructure. Amnesty International Nigeria's Executive Director, Isa Sanusi, warned that proceeding with demolition before resolving legal and technical issues could expose neighbouring properties and public infrastructure to significant risks.",
  "summary": "Amnesty International Nigeria has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to suspend the planned demolition of a utility corridor in Maitama, Abuja, over safety con Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-urges-wike-to-suspend-maitama-demolition/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Amnesty urges Wike to suspend Maitama demolition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/amnesty-urges-wike-to-suspend-maitama-demolition-13786889",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:58:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}