The Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDP) on Friday arraigned 2 filling stations owners at Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lafia for operating in residential areas.
The defendants were MM Nigeria Ltd. and Chibo Oil Investment Limited.
Representatives of the two stations Adamu Usman and Mamman Maji, applied for out of court settlement.
Juliana Haruna, the Acting General Manager Development Control of NUDP, told newsmen that the board instituted a legal action against them because they had not complied with set down rules.
“everybody knows the degree of hazards posed by citing filling stations close to people’s houses. So, we are out to ensure that things are done properly.
“If anything occurs today, which we do not pray for that to happen, only God knows the level of damage it would cause.
“Filling stations are allowed to only be cited in commercial areas, so owners of filling stations in residential areas most especially the ones under construction should stop work immediately,” she stated.
She promised the board would soon drag many others who failed to stop work after being served with notices of court.
The Chief Magistrate, Patrick Ekpo, adjoined the matter till April 2 for hearing.
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