Officials of the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), alongside agents of ENTRACO have started the demolition shanties and other illegal buildings in the state.
The Imo State Government had given traders, mechanics and other artisans operating in shanties notice a week ago to vacate the IMSU back gate to Chukwuma Nwoha Road, extending to Egbu Road, Hospital junction to world Bank round about.
Other roads mentioned includes Assumpta Roundabout and control by post, Orji Flyover and its environs,Amakohia Flyover and it environs, Akwakuma round about,Emmanuel college Round about,Royce Road/Rotibi Street, Mbaise Road by Douglas roundabout and all other areas within the Capital Territory where shanties are located.
The warning was issued by the Engr Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie General manager, Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA).
Ikpamezie said Owners of these shanties and street traders are advised to remove and evacuate Immediately.
This exercise will be carried out by OCDA in conjunction with ENTRACO and other relevant Government agencies are poised to ensure the sanitization of all streets and prosecute offenders.
This sanitization excercise will also involve the eradication of street trading within and around the government house roundabout.
