Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, NITP, has condemned the harassment and molestation of officials of the Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, on official duty by individuals and organisations.
President of the institute, Dr Chime Ogbonna condemned the act when he visited the Director of the department, Mr Mukhtar Galadima in Abuja, yesterday.
Ogbonna recalled the recent incident in Lugbe where the operational vehicle of the department was vandalised and some of the officials manhandled by unidentified security personnel.
Ogbonna, who said he was in the office to commiserate with the director over the incident, added that the institute would no longer tolerate such acts.
He cautioned individuals and organisations against future occurrences, threatening that perpetrators would face appropriate legal action.
Responding, Galadima thanked the institute for their support and disclosed that the FCTA is investigating the matter for justice to be served.
According to him, the incident highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of development control staff.
“This underscores the need for respect and protection of professionals carrying out their statutory duties,” Galadima said.
