Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has warned individuals and groups involved in the illegal sale and acquisition of government properties within and outside the state to desist forthwith.
He directed those involved to surrender such properties immediately to avoid severe government action.
In a statement issued by the director of press and public affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere, Mutfwang said the state government was determined to recover what belongs to the people.
He also announced plans to inaugurate a task force to conduct thorough investigations on all government properties sold without due process.
“Let me declare that very soon, we will establish a task force to recover all government properties currently in illegal possession or occupation across the state and beyond. Let me read the riot act: anyone in possession of government property acquired illegally should surrender it now before we come for them.
“Equally, anyone involved in unauthorised sale of government property will be uncovered and severely punished. It is only a matter of time before we catch up with such individuals,” the governor said.
He also assured that those in possession of fraudulent Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) would not escape justice, emphasising that no one, regardless of their status, would be exempted.
“We will investigate and deal decisively with those holding illegal Cs of O. A grace period will be given for voluntary surrender. However, if we have to come after you, the resources spent on the recovery process will not go in vain—you will bear the full cost,” he stated.
Governor Mutfwang further disclosed plans to reorganize and strengthen the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) to ensure that it performs its statutory role of maintaining orderliness in building construction across Plateau State.
