Ogun Ministry of Justice Issues Public Warning Against Land Grabbers in Odogbolu

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Abeokuta, Ogun State – The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the activities of land grabbers operating on government-acquired land within the Odogbolu Local Government Area. The warning specifically addresses the fraudulent claims made by the “Fibiwoga Family” and their associated developer, Obatob Properties Limited.

Key Points of the Ministry’s Statement:

• Fraudulent Customary Court Judgement:
• The Ministry has uncovered a “fraudulent and improperly obtained Customary Court judgment” being used by land grabbers to deceive prospective buyers.
• This judgment is being used to falsely claim ownership of 350 acres of government land.
• Government Land Ownership:
• The land in question is confirmed to be government-acquired land.
• Significant portions of this land are occupied by Ogun State University properties and other government allottees.
• Investigation and Findings:
• The Ministry initiated an investigation following a petition from individuals claiming to represent the “Fibiwoga Family.”
• The investigation revealed that the family’s claim was based on a flawed and fraudulent court judgment.
• Irregularities in the Court Judgement:
• The plaintiffs were aware the land was not theirs but proceeded to obtain the judgement.
• The Ogun state government who had direct interest in the land, was not notified of the legal proceedings.
• Named defendants were not served with notices of the suit.
• Trial and judgement occured on the same day, without notice to defendants.
• The judgment lacked a clear description of the awarded land.
• The survey plan presented by the family was not referenced in the court’s reliefs.
• The size of the claimed land was not mentioned in court documents, and the survey plan was only attached after the judgement was given.
• Obatob Properties Limited’s Involvement:
• The “Fibiwoga Family” is working with a developer, Obatob Properties Limited, to advertise the fraudulently occupied land for residential estate development.
• Ministry’s Actions:
• The Ministry of Justice is taking immediate steps to set aside the fraudulent court judgment.
• The public is advised to scrutinize the judgment and question the vendors regarding the land’s description within the court’s orders.
• Public Warning:
• The public is hereby notified that the claims of the “Fibiwoga Family” to 350 acres of land along Lagos Road, Apere Oba via Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, are “fictitious, fraudulent, and baseless.”
• Obatob Properties Limited has no legitimate right to develop, assign, allot, or administer land in the described area.
• Anyone engaging with these entities or any other private individuals regarding this land does so at their own risk and will face firm government action.
  The Ogun State Ministry of Justice urges all prospective land buyers to exercise extreme caution and conduct thorough due diligence before any purchase. The Ministry is committed to protecting government land and ensuring the public is not victimized by fraudulent land transactions.