Ogun communities protest alleged land grabbing and demand urgent action
Residents of several Ogun State communities have raised alarm over alleged land grabbing activities. Protesters claim that suspected land grabbers, sometimes accompanied by security operatives, have demolished buildings and harassed locals. Community leaders, including Comrade John Nicholas Eko and Chief Joseph S. Adebanjo, warn that the situation could escalate if the government does not intervene. They are appealing to authorities like President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun to enforce laws and protect residents.
What happened
- Residents from Ikangba, Agoro, Imodi, Imosan, and nearby areas protested against alleged land grabbers destroying property and intimidating locals.
- Protesters accuse the land grabbers of working with some security operatives, using bulldozers to demolish homes and farms.
- Comrade John Nicholas Eko stated that over 500,000 people could be displaced if the situation continues unchecked.
- Community leaders like Professor Gafar Ayodeji and Chief Joseph S. Adebanjo say previous reports to police have not stopped the destruction.
- The protesters are urging the government to act swiftly to prevent a potential communal crisis and restore peace to the affected communities.
