Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, IGP Petitioned over Land Grabbing in Ibeju-Lekki

By Mohammed Adekola

There is an outcry among the people of Okeegun Baale Eleran Igbe Community in the Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State This results from the continued activities of land grabbers that have taken over the community recently Through the social justice and human rights organisations, an appeal has been made to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and IGP Kayode Egbetokun to intervene.

The social justice and human rights organisations have urged President Bola Tinubu, Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene and assist the residents of Okeegun Baale Eleran Igbe Community in the Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State.

The community has been facing severe attacks from land grabbers in recent times, posing a threat to the peace and tranquillity of the area.

The groups expressed their concerns during a press conference held in Lagos yesterday.

They appealed for prompt rescue and protection of one Mrs Macaulay Adenike and Chief Shakiru Adebola Elemoro, Baale of Okeegun Baale Eleran Igbe Community, alongside other people who they said were injured during an attack on the community. Comrade Tunji Balogun, the Executive Project Director of Human Rights Action Watch, expressed dissatisfaction and dismay regarding the actions of land grabbers on behalf of various groups. He called on Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and assist the residents of Eleran Igbe, who are facing a demolition notice set for January 19, 2024.

Balogun highlighted the pressing need for intervention, citing concerns about recent criminal activities, including terrorism, threats, violence, and land grabbing in the area. The group also discussed the reported killing of Mr Abiodun Raji, who was allegedly fatally shot on May 25, 2023, during an assault by individuals involved in land grabbing.