In a scene that has sparked outrage and disbelief, heaps of refuse have taken over the entrance of the FCT Judiciary Chief Magistrate Court, Cotonou Crescent, Wuse Zone 6, right in the heart of Abuja.
What should be a symbol of justice and order now greets visitors with the stench and sight of rotting waste. The overflowing dumpster, flanked by scattered trash bags, food remnants, and plastics spilling onto the road, has drawn sharp criticism from residents and environmental advocates alike.
“This is the capital city, and this is the court. If the law can’t keep its front yard clean, what message does that send?” asked one passerby.
Analysts say the incident is more than an eyesore — it is a symptom of poor waste management and lack of accountability by relevant authorities. Beyond damaging the city’s image, such negligence poses real health hazards in a busy urban area.
The situation has reignited calls for urgent reforms in Abuja’s sanitation systems, including stricter enforcement of environmental laws, faster waste evacuation, and public campaigns to restore civic pride.
For now, the picture is clear — in front of a house of law, disorder is piling up.
