Group Urges Alleged FCT Land Fraud Victims To Seek Justice

The Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT) has urged alleged victims of land fraud in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to come forward with their complaints and seek justice.

The group made the call yesterday in Abuja while presenting allegations of multiple land disputes involving properties in the Katampe, Guzape and Kado districts. It urged the affected individuals to report their experiences to the appropriate authorities.

INAHURAT, through its representative, Dr Maxwell Opara, called for greater accountability in handling land-related complaints and urged law enforcement agencies to investigate allegations of irregularities in property transactions and in land records administration.

The organisation cited disputes involving Plot 387 in Guzape and Plot 282 in Kado, alleging that questions had arisen over corporate ownership records, property titles and the handling of documents relating to the disputed properties.

It also raised concerns about the alleged roles of certain legal practitioners and security personnel in the cases, urging the relevant professional and law-enforcement bodies to investigate the claims.
The allegations were presented by INAHURAT and could not be independently verified. They remain allegations and should not be treated as established facts in the absence of findings by a competent court or relevant investigative authorities.

The group also called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate complaints of alleged interference with inquiries and ensure that any evidence of wrongdoing was addressed in accordance with the law.

On a separate matter, INAHURAT urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to investigate allegations that a second passport was issued to Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac while her travel documents were reportedly subject to court- or bail-related restrictions in pending criminal cases.

The organisation called on the relevant authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged issuance of the document and determine whether any immigration rules had been breached.

It also disclosed that petitions had been submitted to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against some legal practitioners for alleged professional misconduct related to the land disputes.

According to the group, the petitions concern claims relating to court filings, corporate records and the conduct of legal proceedings. It said the allegations should be examined by the appropriate disciplinary authorities, adding that no conclusion on professional misconduct could be drawn solely from its claims.

INAHURAT urged the authorities to handle the complaints transparently, stressing that property ownership disputes should be resolved through credible investigations and due process rather than intimidation or prolonged litigation.

The organisation also appealed to civil society groups and the media to pay attention to complaints from people who believe they have been victims of land-related fraud, particularly where they allege that previous petitions were not adequately addressed.

It encouraged affected residents to preserve relevant documents, including title papers, transaction records, correspondence and copies of petitions, and submit their complaints to the appropriate law enforcement or land administration authorities.

The group said its appeal aimed to encourage alleged victims to seek lawful remedies and to ensure that complaints were properly documented and investigated.

It urged anyone with relevant information to cooperate with the authorities, while emphasising the need to protect complainants’ rights and ensure that all allegations were tested through established legal processes.