In a bid to clear the air, the family head of Oni-Orisan in Epe, Alhaji Abdulmoshood Babatunde has confirmed that the family legally sold her land to an estate firm ‘Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited land, and there is no going back on the said deal.
The octogenarian made this known at a press conference held in
Lagos. Babatunde said that he sold the landed properties to Harmony Gardens on
behalf of the family in Oju-Ota, Oko-Orisan Village, Epe, Lagos, with the
knowledge and consent of his siblings.
However, controversy arose when Mrs. Modupe Damaisu Oni-Orisan,
described as a half-sister, claimed that the same portion of land had been sold
to another party, Bashiru Fakorede. Oni-Orisan denied this, emphasizing that he
is the rightful head of the family and did not initiate or delegate any other
transaction.
The family has received an initial payment of N35 million from
Harmony Gardens, and Oni-Orisan expressed dismay at the encroachment and
disruption of Harmony Gardens’ peaceful business on July 17, 2024. He alleged
that Mrs. Oni-Orisan and Fakorede orchestrated the encroachment, demolishing
properties worth billions of naira.
Oni-Orisan has petitioned the Commissioner of Police to
investigate and prevent further destruction. However, he claims that AIG Zone
2, Olaoye Durosinmi, released armed officers to supervise and provide
surveillance for the perpetrators on July 22, 2024.
“The family has evidence, including video recordings and
statements from suspects, showing the involvement of Modupe and Fakorede,
allegedly backed by Durosinmi”, the family head said.
They are urging the Director of Public Prosecution, Lagos State
Ministry of Justice, to take over the case file and prevent malicious
prosecution. Additionally, they are calling on the Inspector General of Police
to intervene and prevent unlawful and malicious arraignment and prosecution.
Human Rights Activists Joel Ikuseka and Bodun Olatunji Nicholas
corroborated Oni-Orisan’s account, calling for justice, restoration of peace,
and non-interference in Harmony Gardens’ business.
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