Lagos Firm Accuses Task Force of Illegal Land Seizure

Advanc Lincon Limited has accused the Lagos State Environment Special Offences Unit task force of illegally taking its land located at Plot Block 69H, Lekki Peninsula Scheme II, in the Eti Osa Local Government Area. The company, represented by counsel Akinlabi Apara, asserts that the land was lawfully allocated by the Lagos State government between 2002 and 2009, with a Certificate of Occupancy issued in 2014.

Despite a Lagos State High Court order issued on March 10, 2026, directing all parties to maintain the status quo pending compliance with pre-action protocols, the firm alleges that state actors have continued to enforce the interests of rival claimants, disregarding the court order. Apara has indicated plans to initiate contempt proceedings against those violating the court order.

The task force, led by CSP Akerel, reportedly deployed police to the site, claiming to maintain peace, while the firm calls for government intervention to uphold the court's ruling.