5,000 Birds Killed As FCDA Demolishes N150m Abuja Poultry

A poultry farmer, Akomolafe Bankole, known as #henrich_banks on X (formerly Twitter), has expressed his devastation following the demolition of his N150 million poultry farm by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in Lokogoma, Abuja.

In a series of posts on Sunday, Bankole shared videos of the destruction, revealing that the demolition, which he claims was carried out without any prior warning or notice, resulted in the death of over 5,000 birds and left 50 workers jobless.

Bankole expressed his heartbreak and frustration, writing, “I am heartbroken and angry. Yesterday, my N150 million investment in a poultry farm located in Lokogoma, Abuja, was destroyed by the guys from the Federal Capital Development Authority. No warning, no prior notice, just pure destruction, and over 5,000 birds are dead.”

The farmer stated that all necessary legal documentation, including a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), had been obtained prior to establishing the farm. He described the demolition as a shocking and unjust act, questioning the government’s decision to destroy a business that followed all legal processes.

Bankole questioned, “How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process? Let it be clear that all papers, including the C of O, were obtained and yet, some individuals in this government felt it was okay to destroy what I’ve worked for—an investment of a lifetime.”

He also lamented the impact on the livelihoods of his employees, saying, “This isn’t just my loss – over 50 workers are now thrown out of jobs and business! In these hard times, families will now suffer because of the evil of some individuals operating under the guise of FCDA.”

Bankole ended his posts with a poignant question: “Tell me why I can’t farm on my private property? Why? Why?”

The incident has drawn attention on social media, with many calling for accountability and questioning the actions of the FCDA in this matter.
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