Ondo declares war on land grabbers, as Attorney General says activities not tolerated
Dr Kayode Ajulo (SAN), Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, on Tuesday, warned land grabbers in the state, emphasising the government’s determination to eradicate the unlawful activity.
Ajulo, in a statement, revealed that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, by Executive Order 4-2024, kick-started the war against land-grabbers.
According to the commissioner, the state will commission a task force to tackle illegal occupation of property and other allied land disputes and irregularities.
He warned offenders to resolve their illegal dealings or face severe legal consequences.
Ajulo made it clear that only legally constituted authorities have the right to adjudicate land matters in Ondo State.
“Those unlawfully acquiring government lands, private property or fraudulently selling the same land to multiple buyers must rethink their actions immediately.
“The government is fully committed to enforcing the law and will take decisive action against violators.
“This is a scenario peculiar to some states, though I will prefer not to mention names but we will not tolerate such illegal activities in Ondo State anymore before it gets out of hand,” Ajulo warned.
He further condemned organised groups that had turned land grabbing into a profession, saying that such activities disrupted community harmony and undermined the state’s development.
Ajulo said the government remained poised to severely dealing with them, using the instrumentality of the law.
“The administration of Aiyedatiwa will not tolerate any infringement on property rights.
“The law is clear, and those who cross it will face the full weight of justice.”
He urged affected individuals to come forward and rectify their situations within the stipulated period.
The attorney general assured the public that the government remained dedicated to restoring order and protecting legitimate property owners.
