This text describes a tragic incident in which Chief Fatai Jubril, the Baale (traditional chief) of Lootu town in Ibeju Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, was allegedly killed over a land dispute with another chief named Omotola from the neighboring town of Museyo. The article highlights the emotional scene of mourning at Chief Jubril’s house and his widow’s account of the events leading to his death.
According to Jubril’s wife, Ejiro, her husband was shot and killed during a confrontation involving hoodlums armed with weapons such as planks, bottles, knives, and stones. She recounts that despite her attempts to protect him, Chief Jubril was beaten severely and eventually shot by Omotola, whom she claims was responsible for her husband’s death.
The article also details the events leading up to the dispute, involving a piece of land that was once given to a white man named Hatrick for excision in 2008. After Hatrick’s death, Omotola allegedly posed as the owner of the land, leading to tensions and confrontations.
Witnesses, including residents of the community and relatives of Chief Jubril, provide their accounts of the incident and express their frustrations with the lack of progress in the investigation. The police confirm that arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The situation underscores the challenges of land disputes and criminal activity in certain regions of Nigeria, where conflicts can lead to tragic outcomes. The article sheds light on the emotional toll such incidents take on the families and communities involved, and the need for swift and fair justice in these cases.