CITIZENS COMPASS— What could be described as disobedience to court order has triggered controversy following ownership of a property in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
The property is located at Block 69H, Lekki Peninsula Scheme II, where fragrant disobedience to the rule of law has been recorded.
The controversy centers on a legal battle in Suit No. LD/5991LM/2026 between Advance Lincon Limited and the Lagos State Government alongside other parties over ownership and possession of the disputed property.
According to a statement issued by the Citizens Rights Initiative and signed by its member, Semiu Olanrewaju, Advance Lincon Limited, which claims to possess a valid Certificate of Occupancy(CoO) and registered title issued by the Lagos State Government in 2014, has allegedly faced persistent harassment, intimidation, criminal trespass, and unlawful attempts at dispossession.
The group alleged that officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force, led by CSP Taiwo Akerele, have continued to provide protection for activities taking place on the property despite an existing order of the Lagos State High Court directing all parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case.
The matter is currently before Honourable Justice B.O. Kalaro of the Lagos State High Court, who reportedly ordered all parties to stay away from the land while litigation continues.
However, the statement alleged that representatives of another company, Lincoln Advance Radiology Service Limited, have continued construction and development activities on the land despite knowledge of the court order.
The development has raised concerns over what the group described as possible identity confusion due to similarities between the names of both companies.
The statement further alleged that armed hoodlums, area boys, street urchins, and cultists have repeatedly invaded the property, threatening workers and representatives of the claimant company while construction allegedly proceeds under security protection.
Describing the issue as extending beyond a conventional land dispute, the Citizens Rights Initiative said the situation raises broader concerns about alleged abuse of police powers, disregard for judicial authority, increasing incidents of land grabbing in Lagos State, and intimidation of lawful property owners.
“The rule of law remains the foundation of every democratic society,” the statement read, warning that disregard for court orders and alleged misuse of security agencies could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
The organisation called for urgent intervention by the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, the Nigerian Bar Association, the Attorney-General of Lagos State, human rights organizations, and relevant anti-corruption agencies.
It urged authorities to investigate the allegations, enforce compliance with the subsisting court order, and ensure the safety and rights of all parties pending the court’s final determination.
As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Government and the police authorities had not publicly responded to the allegations.
