LAGOS TASKFORCE NABS, ARRAIGNS 12 SUSPECTED LAND GRABBERS IN ALAUSA
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The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested and prosecuted 12 suspected land grabbers accused of terrorizing occupants along NERDC Road, Alausa, Ikeja.
The suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence that they were obstructing lawful occupants from conducting their activities. Reports also revealed that they allegedly assaulted Mr. Ashafa of Prestige Hotel, Ikeja, and arrived at the scene armed with dangerous weapons.
The operation aligns with the agency’s mandate to combat land grabbing across the state, preventing disruptions to development and protecting residents from financial losses due to illegal land-related activities.
The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who personally arrested the 12 suspects, sounded a note of warning to any unscrupulous individual still in the practice of land grabbing. He stated that the agency will not sit back and watch Lagosians get cheated out of their landed property or structure.
Following their arrest, the suspects were charged to court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. The court has adjourned the case til March 26, 2025, for further proceedings.
Meanwhile, the accused persons were granted bail for ₦500,000 each, with two sureties per suspect. One of the sureties must be a civil servant not below Level 14, while the second must either be a relation, clergy, or community leader.
The Lagos State Taskforce remains committed to ensuring law and order, and will not tolerate any form of intimidation, violence, or land grabbing within the state. Residents are encouraged to report any unlawful activities to the appropriate authorities.
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