Police Clear AIG of Involvement in Lekki Property Dispute

The Nigeria Police Force in Lagos has denied claims that Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Moshood Jimoh was involved in the alleged demolition of a property valued at over ₦1 billion in Lekki, Lagos State. The police described these allegations as misleading and unfounded.

According to a statement released on November 3, 2026, by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Afolayan Gbenga, neither the AIG nor any police personnel under his command were present at the property during the alleged demolition. The police challenged the individual who made the claims to provide evidence of police involvement.

The property in question is located at Plot 37, Block 77, Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1. Skyview Properties Limited claims ownership of this land. The police received a petition from the law firm representing Skyview Properties, which alleged that Akeem Osuolale Ogunseye and others invaded the property on October 17, 2026, armed with weapons and attacked construction workers.

Skyview Properties also presented a court judgment confirming their ownership of the property. The court had ruled in their favor on June 30, 2025, stating that Ogunseye and his associates were prohibited from trespassing on the land or harassing the company.

The police stated that their role in land disputes is to maintain order and protect lives. They decided to discontinue further action on the petition against Ogunseye to avoid undermining the court’s decision. They also clarified that the petition remains in their records despite claims that it was destroyed.

The police urged the public to ignore what they called misleading reports and asked media outlets to verify facts before publishing allegations. They emphasized their commitment to upholding the law and maintaining the integrity of the police force.