Allegations of court order breach, land dispute rock Lekki as police officer named
Eyewitness accounts and documents reviewed by journalists suggest that CSP Akerele, acting through the Taskforce, has led enforcement activities at the site, including overseeing fencing and construction work.
Rising tension has gripped Lekki Peninsula Scheme II following allegations that a senior police officer attached to the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), CSP Akerele, is involved in the enforcement of a disputed land claim despite a standing court order.
The controversy centres on Plot Block 69H, a parcel of land claimed by Advance Lincon Limited, a company incorporated in 1999. The firm asserts that it lawfully acquired the property through allocations by the Lagos State Government between 2002 and 2009, and later secured a Certificate of Occupancy in 2014 after fulfilling all statutory requirements.
However, a competing claim has emerged from Lincoln Advanced Radiology Service Limited, a company reportedly incorporated in 2023. Sources familiar with the dispute allege that the newer entity does not possess registered title to the land but has nonetheless asserted ownership, escalating tensions on the ground.
Eyewitness accounts and documents reviewed by journalists suggest that CSP Akerele, acting through the Taskforce, has led enforcement activities at the site, including overseeing fencing and construction work. These actions have drawn criticism from stakeholders who describe them as an abuse of law enforcement authority in a civil property dispute.
The situation intensified after an order issued by the High Court of Lagos State on March 10, 2026, directed all parties to maintain the status quo pending compliance with pre-action protocols. Legal representatives of Advance Lincon Limited insist that the directive remains valid and binding.
Despite the court order, reports indicate that activities have continued at the site, with armed personnel allegedly accompanying workers in what witnesses described as a “commando-style” operation.
Legal analysts warn that disregarding a subsisting court order could amount to contempt of court, an offence that carries serious legal consequences, including possible imprisonment.
Additional claims have linked the dispute to officials within the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), including an individual identified as Mr. Aboyeji, as well as to the interests of Tunji Alausa. As of press time, no official statements have been issued by those named.
Civil society groups and legal practitioners have expressed concern over the development, warning that the alleged use of state-backed enforcement in private land disputes could undermine public trust in both the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.
“There is a growing perception that state power is being used to dispossess lawful owners,” a legal practitioner familiar with the case said. “Ignoring court orders in this manner threatens the rule of law.”
It was also gathered that contempt proceedings have been initiated against the alleged violators, including the issuance of a Form 48 notice, which outlines the consequences of disobeying a court order. Nonetheless, activities on the land are reportedly ongoing.
Stakeholders are now calling on the Lagos State Government to intervene, ensure compliance with the court directive, and clarify its position on the matter.
Attempts to obtain comments from the Lagos State Taskforce, the NTDA, and representatives of the rival claimant were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report. The situation remains fluid.
See the court order and other documents below:
