The Oyo State Government, through its Property Protection and Enforcement Unit, has arrested Mr. Olaoluwa Paul Oyeniran, the Youth Leader of Apata area, in Ibadan the State Capitol, over alleged involvement in land grabbing, fraudulent land sales, and illegal encroachment.
Oyeniran’s arrest followed multiple petitions accusing him of defrauding unsuspecting land buyers of several millions of naira under the false claim that he was acting on behalf of the Oyo State Housing Corporation.
Officials of the enforcement unit disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect had been impersonating officials of the Housing Corporation, illegally selling government-acquired lands.
He was also accused of using threats and intimidation to forcibly take possession of both private and government lands, in violation of the Oyo State Anti-Land Grabbing Law of 2016.
Oyeniran is expected to be charged to court on allegations bordering on land encroachment, obtaining money under false pretence, and impersonation
The agency has at many times reiterated that the state has zero tolerance for unlawful possession and criminal acquisition of land.
The suspect is expected be prosecuted under the Oyo State Anti-Land Grabbing Law of 2016.
Residents and property owners have been urged to report any suspicious land dealings or forceful takeovers to the task force, as the government intensifies efforts to protect rightful ownership and deter criminal exploitation of land in the state.
