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Alleged land grabbing: Business Mogul cries out, accuses Police AIG of Connivance

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A few Days after Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote expressed his frustration over intimation from some parties concerning his oil refinery investment, Aviator cum real estate development mogul, Dr Saheed Mosadoluwa CEO of Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Ltd, is facing similar situation.

The entrepreneur, popularly know as Saheed Ibile, expressed his frustrations over certain individuals sponsored by a renowned landgrabber, Aare Bashiru Fakorede, who is alleged to be hiding under his influence his friendship with some top ranking police officers.

Saheed stated this at a press conference held on at the site of the destruction in Lagos on Monday.

He added that the landgrabbers and some groups have been constantly threatening him, therefore, considering to relocate his business back to Dubai or Republic of Benin where he is already enjoying favourable support.

According to him, the disturbing series of events which unfolded a few days ago involving one of his acquired property in Oju-Ota, Oko-Orisan village, Epe, Lagos State.

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On July 17, 2024, a group led by Sodiq Oloto hired by one Bashiru Fakorede, along with one Modupe Damacio Oni-Orisan, stormed Majestic Bay by Harmony Gardens’s with Armed Thugs in company of some policemen on who allegedly acted on the instructions of AIG Olatoye Durosinmi of Zone 2 command.

The intruders, supported by armed officers ASP Adeseiko Joseph, Insp. Sanni Osiegbe and Inspector Oluwarotimi Omolade engaged by Aare Bashir Fakorede led thugs Sodiq Oloto, demolished significant portions of the Majestic Bay Estate.

Ibile said: “We have this same type of business in other countries including Benin Republic and Sudan. Infact I was in Sudan the day Modupe Oni-Orisan came to destroy my property, and I tell you for a fact that there is no where else we get this type of frustration and intimidation except Nigeria. I am now beginning to understand why people always say they cannot do business in Nigeria or those saying they want to Japa with their businesses.”

We might consider a full relocation to another country except things actually gets better,” he said.

Mosadoluwa, striving to address the issue legally, reported the incident to the Commissioner of Police through the AIG himself, CP Tactical officials in which arrested Modupe Damazio and two other armed thugs but the AIG order their release and order transfer of my company managers who are the nominal complainant in a previous complaint to the AIG Durosinmi, but received no actionable response.

The situation escalated on July 22, 2024, when the same group returned with armed officers led by AIG Zone 2, Mr. Olaoye Durosinmi’s boys. This second incursion resulted in further destruction.

“Oko Orisan Community members intervened during the second attack capturing some of the thugs and handing them over to the CP Tactical team at Naforija Police Division in Epe.”

“Among those apprehended was Modupe Oni-Orisan, who openly admitted in a video recording that she and her cohorts were responsible for the demolition. However, instead of proceeding with justice, AIG Durosinmi, took over the case and transferres it to the Area Command in Elemoro. He then released the suspects and detained Chief Sulaiman Salau and Pa Olatunde Alebiosu, two Executive Management Officers of Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited.”

“These actions clearly shows that AIG Durosinmi is working with Bashiru Fakorede, Sodiq Oloto, Modupe Oni-Orisan and one Mike Utomi, and others to take over my estate illegally in 2 different locations; Oko Orisan and Bolorunpelu Onigbedu,” he alleged.

Despite clear evidence and confessions from the perpetrators, the entrepreneur said his colleagues are facing false charges and prosecution while the real culprits walk free.

The business mogul called on higher authorities to intervene and the Attorney General of Lagos State to look into the case to ensure that justice is served and the rights of the true landowners are protected while holding the actual culprits accountable.

The Lagos State Property Protection Laws prohibit the engagement of land agents and land grabbers and even law enforcement in forceful take over witout the presence of a court Sheriff with geniue warrant of pocession sworn in with survey attached, yet this has been blatantly ignored.

The entire destruction caused on the property is estimated at N600million, according to Saheed. He alleged that a payloader machine worth N185million was taken away from the site by the hoodlums.

Attempts to get the reaction of AIG Durosinmi failed as his numbers were unreachable as at the time of filing this report.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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