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Diaspora investors in Lagos residential land scheme accuse govt of deceit
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Diaspora investors in Lagos residential land scheme accuse govt of deceit
Diaspora investors in Oko-Orisan Waterfront Residential Land Scheme, Lagos State, have accused the state government of frustrating their efforts to develop their plots of land after making full payments.
Indeed, the investors claimed in letters addressed to the state government that they were issued allocation papers in 2012 for the plots of land purchased but denied physical allocation and possession for over 12 years.
They expressed fear of losing the huge money invested in the scheme advertised by the Lagos State Government with a promise to give them protection and rest of mind.
Subscribers to the scheme said they had become victims of what they now realised as an imperfect land administration system in Lagos State. They said they had become distraught from the frustration brought on them by the state government, which they ought to run to for succour.
In view of their disappointment and frustrations, many of the subscribers including Mr. Hakeem Ibrahim recently formed a group (Oko-Orisan Waterfront Scheme Subscribers Group) for the purpose of engaging with the state government.
Ibrahim said they were shocked to have been told in a response to their recent letter that the land scheme was being redesigned and remodelled.
He said they told that they would be informed of the outcome when completed, without anything suggesting a timeline when that would happen.
The LASG’s letter with reference number LU/OWF/RES/18/89, dated April 2, 2024, addressed to: “Oko Orisan Waterfront Scheme Subscribers Group, Attention Mrs. Akinloye states: Re: Demand for the Physical Allocation of Our Land Purchased from the Lagos State Government (LASG) in the Oko Orisan Waterfront Scheme.”
In the letter signed by A. Odukogbe, for the Executive Secretary, Land Use and Allocation Committee, Governor’s Office, Lands Bureau., the LASG stated, “We acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 20th March 2024, in respect of the above subject matter and inform you that the state government has embarked on redesigning and remodelling of Orisan Waterfront Scheme.
“In view of this, none of the allottees can take physical possession or process their respective Certificate of Occupancy until the conclusion of the exercise.
“Please be assured that all allottees will be contacted as soon as the exercise is concluded.”
The group’s response of May 8th to the LASG letter expressing regret over the lack of specificity on timelines in the LASG letter, was yet to receive any response from the LASG as of the time of filing this report.
“The group uses this medium to invite other subscribers to the scheme, both in Nigeria and abroad, to contact the group to enable us to leverage the strength in numbers to persuade Gov. Sanwo-Olu to address this injustice being meted out to us by the LASG,” Ibrahim stated.
He said, “In 2012, I purchased a piece of land in the Lagos State Government Oko-Orisan Waterfront Scheme in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Some other subscribers bought into the scheme as far back as 2010. The fee I paid for the plot was N3.8 million only, though I was receipted for only N3.3 million, out of the amount I paid.
“We were all issued original copies of allocation letters and official receipts from the Lands Bureau of the office of the Governor. My personal allocation letter was dated May 12, 2012. We have severally visited the appropriate offices of the LASG in Alausa, to inquire about progress, and the relevant officials of the LASG have always confirmed and assured that our documentations are genuine and valid.
“The challenge today, is since our consummation of the contract with the LASG, we are yet to be physically allotted our plots in the scheme.
“The official reason the government officials have given for this is that since around 2013, the scheme had been suspended to allow for redesigning. “However, unconfirmed reasons include the following – attempt by LASG to abandon the scheme to re-allocate the plots to wealthy and influential figures in society; attempt by LASG to move subscribers to a different and “less attractive” schemes/location, amongst others.”
The group requests the LASG, without further delay, to fulfil its part of the contract, “by responding to our request and allotting us our due plots of land per the contract we entered.
“We have expressed our disaffection in writing to the Office of the Special Adviser on Housing.”
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Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
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Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
A couple, Chukwudinma Umunnakwe and Comfort Umunnakwe have been arrested for allegedly running a baby factory in Imo state.
The suspects, who own Comfort Orphanage Home in Owerri, were paraded at the police command’s headquarters on Sunday.
Henry Okoye, spokesman for the Imo state police command said on Tuesday, July 2, the arrest was made possible by an intelligence report received by the operatives.
“The suspects have confessed to being in the criminal activity for over 12 years and will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.
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“The suspects coerced their victims into signing a document to give away their children upon delivery for either N400,000 or N500,000 depending on the gender of the child,” Okoye said.
One of the victims, Ijeoma, revealed that the suspects lured them to the orphanage with promises of care, but instead subjected them to inhuman treatment and threats
“I refused to sign the document and have been asking them to allow me to leave or contact my family, but they refused till now,” she said.
The police urged residents to report any criminal activity to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines.
Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
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Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
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Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has described the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, as cowardly acts by terrorists designed to create a sense of strength despite their vulnerability and decline.
The terrorists’ bomb strikes on Saturday were the bloodiest in recent memory. These incidents have sparked widespread attention, both locally and globally.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, four female suicide bombers were used to carry out the separate strikes in Gwoza.
He stated that the first attack involved a woman posing as a beggar at a wedding reception; the second attack occurred on the same street while efforts were being made to stabilise casualties; the third attack occurred while troops and hybrid forces were enforcing a curfew imposed on the residents; and the fourth incident involved a suicide bomber detonating the bomb prematurely after being detected early.
The statement read, “Over the weekend, troops of Joint Task Force OP Hadin Kai in the NE theatre recorded a series of reprehensible terror attacks in Gworza LGA of Borno State. The coordinated attacks comprised multiple person Bourne-improvised explosive devices, otherwise known as suicide bombings.
“All the attacks took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The first was recorded at about 1500 hrs, when a female suicide bomber disguised as a beggar invaded a wedding reception at Mararaba Hausari Street and detonated an improvised explosive device.
“Thereafter, at about 1700 hrs, while efforts were on to stabilise and move casualties of the initial explosion to the hospital for further treatment,.
“There was a second detonation from another female suicide bomber. The second explosion was on the same street and near the first explosion.
“Troops immediately imposed a curfew on the community to get members of the community indoors and prevent further casualties. However, while troops and hybrid forces were enforcing the curfew, a third explosion was recorded.
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It added, “The third explosion targeted the troops enforcing the curfew. The troops were attacked from behind by a third lady strapped with an IED vest. The explosion killed a soldier and two members of the hybrid forces.
“The fourth incident was averted when the suspect was identified early enough and she detonated the bomb prematurely, whereby she became the only casualty. On the whole, 20 people were killed, while 52 sustained various degrees of injuries and received treatment.”
Buba stated that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, commiserated with all the victims of the incidents.
He said, “The armed forces view every life lost as a result of the ongoing war, whether civilian or military, as an immense tragedy. The sad loss of lives is a tragedy for society, the community, and the nation.
“Accordingly, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. CG MUSA, officers, and members of the armed forces, we express our condolences even as we mourn with all who have lost loved ones. We also commiserate with all victims needing healing and recovery.”
Buba stated that the attacks were the result of successes against terrorism. He stated that the terrorists attacked to conceal their inferiority.
Buba said, “Given that we are in a state of war, it must be recognised that this despicable act is a response to recent successes in ongoing military operations. Indeed, our recent operations have decapitated the leadership of the terrorists, depleted their resources, reduced their support base, and reduced their influence.
“Clearly, the terrorists embarked on these cowardly attacks against innocent citizens to project an image of strength to cover their weakness and decline. Citizens must see through the smoke screen of the terrorists. We must realise that the terrorist aims to counter the reports of their weakness and create panic in the general population.”
He claimed that the attacks demonstrated the terrorists’ desire to gain attention, erode support for security authorities, and recruit new members.
Buba added, “The military is aware that in this phase of their ending life-cycle, the terrorists are desperate to attract attention, bolster relevancy, mobilise recruits, reduce support for the armed forces, and reduce support for the government.”
Buba warned that forces would make the terrorists pay for it on the battlefield.
He said, “Accordingly, we call on citizens to stand united, remain vigilant, and continue to support the efforts of the armed forces to ensure a secure and peaceful future. The fate of the terrorists who perpetrated this insecurity will be violent and short, as troops will stop at nothing to take them out of the battlefield.”
Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
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