By The NewsPostage
Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Taskforce promises hell for land grabbers, declares zero tolerance to the menace.
The Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Taskforce has vowed to bring the full weight of the law on land grabbers in any community across the state, warning that the taskforce has declared year 2026 zero tolerance to land grabbing activities.
Chairman of the taskforce, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN OON, who is also the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State issued the warning after the first meeting of the task force held in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.
Dr Ajulo said the task force is determined to safeguard property owners across the state as it has outlined its strategies and strengthened it’s enforcement to curb land grabbing activities and other land-related crimes.
He warned that anyone who violates the Ondo State Properties Protection and Its Documentation Law, 2024, would face the full weight of the law, insisting that year 2026 has been declared a decisive and difficult year for land grabbers in Ondo State.
*“The grace period has expired with 2025. Any land grabber operating in Ondo State should know that this year will be different. Recall that I earlier stated that we have compiled the names of individuals our investigations have confirmed to be deeply involved in land grabbing, turning themselves into veterans of illegality. In 2026, we are going all out against them, and the law will be enforced strictly without compromise.”*
The State Attorney General further warned that the Taskforce would no longer tolerate illegal land sales, multiple sales of land by owning families, intimidation of lawful owners, or any form of forceful land acquisition, adding that whoever runs foul of any of the offenses would be arrested, prosecuted, and made to face the consequences of his or her actions.
The Chairman also applauded the State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for allaying long-standing fears associated with land-related fraud through the enactment of the Ondo State Properties Protection and Its Documentation Law, 2024, which criminalises land grabbing and related offences.
*“I sincerely appreciate Mr Governor for his commitment to this initiative. Through the enactment of this law, he has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people of the State and the protection of their lawful property rights. With this law in place and the full backing of government, investors can now operate without fear, property owners can be assured of protection, and the era of impunity for land grabbers in Ondo State is effectively coming to an end.” Dr Ajulo stated.*
He equally commended the State Governor for his sustained commitment to the anti-land grabbing initiative, particularly the approval of crucial operational resources for the Taskforce, noting that such support would further enhance effectiveness and ensure prompt response to complaints across the State.
