Aare Bashiru Fakorede, also known as “Bashy Ajagungbale,” who is alleged
to be a renowned and notorious land grabber, has extended his land
grabbing activities to the Epe axis, specifically targeting the Oko
Orisan village. This village is said to have been gazetted by the Lagos
State Government to various families, including the Oko Orisan, Oni
Orisan, and Obadimeji Oshodi families. Fakorede, infamous for his
exploits in Ajiran communities, has allegedly partnered with a faction
of the Oni Orisan family, exploiting his expertise in land grabbing.
In a recent development, Fakorede accused of manipulating the Lagos
State High Court to issue an unlawful execution order. This order,
facilitated by the court’s sheriff, targeted Oko Orisan village based on
a judgment (Suit No: M/762/2012) that had already been executed in
2023. Fakorede’s actions highlight his desperation and cunning in land
grabbing.
Fakorede has also involved Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, a reputable Senior
Advocate of Nigeria, to lend credibility to his schemes. Unbeknownst to
Banire, Fakorede has allegedly been leveraging his influence to solicit
support from top police officers, including DIG Abiodun Alabi and DCP
SWAT, to stall any investigations into his activities.
Aare Bashiru Fakorede claimed to have history of using legal and
police apparatus to further his land grabbing activities. He previously
arrested some youths from Oju Ota Village at Alagbon, pressuring them to
implicate Saheed Ibile falsely. Fakorede’s manipulation of the legal
system is evident in his engagement of influential legal figures and
police officers to mislead and stall investigations.
Fakorede’s recent actions involve the demolition of perimeter fences
on lands owned by Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited.
Despite a Federal High Court order restraining Fakorede and the police
from interfering with these properties, Fakorede continues his illegal
activities, causing significant losses for Harmony Gardens.
Fakorede’s alleged tactics include creating factions within families
and communities, offering bribes to sow discord, and strategically
hijacking properties sold to innocent investors. This strategy was
evident in the Oju-Ota Gazette land case, where Fakorede conspired with
Modupe Oni Orisan and Ade Dosunmu to feign ignorance of the sale of land
to Harmony Gardens, which was legally acquired from the Oko Orisan, Oni
Orisan, and Obadimeji Oshodi families.
Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited legally acquired the
land through a deed of assignment executed by Pa Moshood Babatunde Oni
Orisan, the head of the Oni Orisan family. Despite this, Fakorede
continues to claim representation of the Oni Orisan family, misleading
authorities and violating court orders.
The public is urged to recognize the plight of affected communities
and the manipulations by Fakorede and his cohorts. The Inspector General
of Police, DIG Force CID, CP Lagos, and the Lagos State Government are
called upon to investigate Fakorede and his associates, ensuring that
the law prevails against land grabbing activities.
Fakorede’s activities have led to significant losses for Harmony
Gardens, including the theft of payloaders worth 180 million Naira. The
call for justice extends to preventing further violations of property
rights and protecting the interests of legitimate landowners and
investors.
However, Reports have surfaced that on Monday, 22nd July 2024, Modupe
Oni Orisan, accompanied by police officers from Zone 2 and hoodlums,
led an attack on the property of Harmony Gardens and Estates Development
Ltd. The group caused extensive damage, with estimates exceeding one
billion naira.
The situation escalated when irate youths from Oko Orisan apprehended
Modupe Oni Orisan and the hoodlums, handing them over to the CP Lagos
crack team. During the altercation, the Zone 2 police officers
overseeing the forceful takeover fled the scene.
Upon arrival, the estate owner, Hon. Dr. Saheed Mosadoluwa urged the
youths to avoid taking the law into their own hands and to allow the
police to handle the situation. The extent of the damages inflicted by
the hoodlums is currently estimated at over one billion naira.
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