In a pivotal move, the Magistrate Court in Oyingbo Ebute-Metta, Lagos, has responded decisively to allegations of land grabbing, centering on Alhaji Sulaimon of Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa, Lagos State, and his associates. The accused, Alhaji Sulaimon, is facing charges of maliciously damaging properties valued at N15,000,000.00, intended for an orphanage home and disabled children, owned by Mrs. Faith Ojo, an American-based Nigerian businesswoman.
Despite efforts by the Zone 2 Police to address the alleged criminal activities, the defendant and his co-conspirators have managed to evade capture, and ongoing police investigations are underway.
Lateef Lawal, one of the alleged co-conspirators and husband of actress Lizzy Anjorin, reportedly escaped arrest in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on February 5, 2024, while an associate was apprehended and subsequently sent to prison.
The case has escalated to the Lagos High Court for civil redress, manifesting in two separate suits with case numbers: SUIT NO: LD/14340LMW/2023 BETWEEN ALHAJI BOLAJI SULAIMON & 3 ORS VS MRS. FAITH OJO AND SUIT NO: LD/14515LMW/2023 BETWEEN MRS. FAITH OJO VS CHIEF RASHEED OLUKOSI & 7 ORS.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the defendants in the Magistrate Court, along with others allegedly associated with Lateef Lawal, purportedly persist in engaging in land-grabbing activities across Lagos State.
As bail conditions for the suspect accused of malicious damages are yet to be met, his co-conspirator remains in custody at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre.
There are additional allegations circulating that actress Liz Anjorin has discreetly leveraged her celebrity status to facilitate the release of the suspect from prison, adding a layer of controversy to this unfolding legal saga. The public remains attentive as the legal proceedings continue to unravel.
