The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested and prosecuted 12 suspected land grabbers accused of terrorizing residents and business owners along NERDC Road, Alausa, Ikeja.
The suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence indicating that they were obstructing lawful occupants from conducting their activities. Reports also revealed that the group allegedly assaulted Mr. Ashafa of Prestige Hotel, Ikeja, and arrived at the scene armed with dangerous weapons.
According to the Taskforce, the operation aligns with its mandate to curb land grabbing in Lagos, a practice that threatens development and deprives rightful owners of their properties.
Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who personally led the operation, issued a stern warning to individuals involved in land grabbing, emphasizing that the agency would not tolerate unlawful dispossession of properties in the state.
The arrested suspects were arraigned in court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court granted them bail at ₦500,000 each, with two sureties per defendant—one of whom must be a civil servant not below Level 14, while the other must be a relative, a clergy member, or a community leader.
The case has been adjourned to March 26, 2025, for further proceedings.
The Lagos State Taskforce reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, urging residents to report any cases of land grabbing, violence, or intimidation to the appropriate authorities.
