By Lukman Olabiyi
Estate consultant, Alhaji Mutairu Owoeye, has raised the alarm over continuous threat to public peace caused by unlawful activities of land grabbers on land along Eyinwa Road, Odogbolu, Ogun State.
He said yesterday that it had become imperative to put an end to the reckless abuse of human rights, malicious disobedience of constituted authorities as well as brazen disregard for the laws of Ogun State:
“These land grabbers engage in wanton harassment of rightful allottees and criminal trespass on legitimately acquired lands in flagrant violation of the extant laws of Ogun State.
“Owoeye claimed he bought the land from rightful family owners said ‘it is, indeed, alarming that the activities of some individuals are in total disregard for the authority of the traditional institution of Odogbolu community: ‘there is a valid judgement of the court that vested ownership of the land on the family.
“I appeal to the Inspector General of Police to protect legitimate owners of the land against the reckless insubordination of land grabbers. We urge Governor Dapo Abiodun to reverse the ugly situation and restore the honour deserved by the legally recognised custodians of culture and heritage of Odogbolu land.”
Meanwhile, community leaders in Odogbolu, said: “We like to state categorically that Owoeye is a peaceful and law-abiding person.
“He refrains from any act of lawlessness, and applies emotional intelligence in the face of challenge and provocation.”