The residents were initially asked to vacate their homes by Saturday, August 8, 2026, but an intervention by stakeholders resulted in a five-day extension.
Residents of Angwa Dio and Angwa Shibaba areas of Tungamaje, Abuja, have been ordered to vacate their homes by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following a directive reportedly issued by the Nigerian Army.
The Army has also marked several houses in the communities for demolition, with residents saying they have been given until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to leave the affected areas.
The residents were initially asked to vacate their homes by Saturday, August 8, 2026, but an intervention by stakeholders resulted in a five-day extension.
A community source told SaharaReporters that more than 30 houses have been earmarked for demolition across the two communities, while residents have been asked to vacate the areas entirely.
