EFCC probes land sale in Festac II – TheNigerialawyer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced
investigation into illegal land sale in Festac Phase II after a
recent tour of the areas to ascertain the extent of land
grabbing.

The commission a few days ago mounted caveat signpost in the
area, saying that status quo should be maintained on the 1,126
hectares of land.

The caveat read in part, “This is to inform the general public
about the illegal sales, economic sabotage and unlawful alienation
of Federal Government land in Festac Phase 11 by unauthorised
persons.

The fraudulent transactions of the unauthorised persons and
their representatives are presently under scrutiny by the EFCC.

“This is therefore to notify members of the public and any
interested party to be wary of any transaction involving any
portion or part of the land as such transactions will be visited
with the wrath of the law.”

The spokesman of the EFCC, Mr Tony Orilade, told journalists
that the commission was investigating the matter.

“We are investigating the matter you are talking about and at
the appropriate time, we shall make our findings known to you and
other members of the public,” he said.

Festac Phase II has been under contention between the Federal
Housing Authority Kuje-Amuwocommunity which had a few years ago
secured a court judgement against the FHA over a disputed portion
of the area.