Rock Blasting: Another Estate in Uluyagbo Tense, Landlords Summon Dortmund and Company Over Destruction Fears.
AKURE, NIGERIA – A palpable sense of fear has gripped residents of the Better Days Estate in Uluyagbo, off Igbatoro road following recent operational activities by Dortmund and Company which residents claim are endangering their properties. The escalating tension has prompted the Better Days Estate Landlords’ Association to formally summon the company to an emergency meeting to address the growing concerns.
In a statement made available to newsmen through Mr. Adekunle Asogbon, a homeowner in the estate said the company’s recent use of heavy dynamites for rock blasting within the community, reportedly caused significant ground shifting across the community and wreckage to properties. “The whole house shakes”. “Cracks have started appearing on my fence, and many of us are now living in constant fear that our homes, our biggest investments, could be irreparably damaged or even collapse.” Many share his anxiety, worried that the structural integrity of their buildings is being compromised.
In response to the mounting outcry from residents, the Better Days Landlords’ Association took decisive action this past week. They have issued a formal summons to the management of Dortmund and Company, demanding they appear before the association to clarify the nature of their activities and provide assurances for the safety of properties and compensation should need arises. The association is seeking a halt to the current operations until a comprehensive structural assessment can be conducted by an independent body.
Dortmund and Company have operated in the vicinity of Uluyagbo for several months, without tangible cordial relationship with the community. However, this new, more aggressive phase of development has a shattering impact, bringing about suspicion and alarm.
The potential consequences of the ongoing situation are severe. If residents’ fears materialize, widespread property destruction could lead to significant financial losses, displacement of families, and a protracted legal battle. The situation also threatens the long-term stability and property values of the entire Better Days Estate. The community now waits anxiously for the outcome of the meeting, hoping for a resolution that will safeguard their homes and restore peace to the neighborhood.
