The Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Chief Uche Anya, clarified on Wednesday that he was not beaten by military officers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, as reported on social media.
He explained that the incident involved an attack on his residence following a face-off between ECTDA and the Army.
Anya made this disclosure when former members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, led by Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, visited him in his office in Enugu.
“I am very fine, hale and hearty,” Anya stated, dismissing reports of personal harm or the death of his police aide.
Narrating the events, Anya explained that on Dec. 5, ECTDA received reports of unauthorized construction at Park Avenue, GRA. Upon inspection, developers failed to provide approval documents, leading ECTDA to halt the project and mark it with a “Stop Work” notice.
Despite notifying the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division about the matter, construction resumed unlawfully three days later. ECTDA responded by dismantling the illegal fence.
Hours after the intervention, Anya noticed suspicious activity near his home. At around 2:30 a.m., two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) arrived, and armed individuals breached his residence after 90 minutes of attempting to gain entry.
“Social media exaggerated what transpired,” Anya added, emphasizing that the matter had since been resolved.
Dr. Ogbonnia, speaking on behalf of the visiting delegation, praised Anya’s dedication to urban planning and commended ECTDA’s efforts to maintain the beauty of Enugu.
“Anya is a meticulous lawyer and a former legislator who upholds the law. His actions have added value to Enugu’s urban development,” Ogbonnia said.
The delegation expressed gratitude for Anya’s safety and reiterated their support for his leadership in ensuring proper urban planning in Enugu.
