Abuja-based reporter Abdussalam Ibrahim Ahmad has accused officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police of aiding a property agent in an attempt to seize his land in Dakwa town, Tafa LGA of Niger State.
In a suit filed at the Niger State High Court in Suleja, Ahmad names agent Muhammad Tukur for unlawful trespass to his 531.50 m² plot, which he says he purchased in 2018 with a fully certified customary title.
Ahmad’s writ, brought by his lawyer Douglas Najime Esq., seeks an order restraining the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, the Area Commander of Kubwa, Abuja, and the Attorney-General of the Federation from any further invitations, threats of arrest, detention, harassment or intimidation over this civil land dispute.
He is also claiming ₦50 million in damages for what he describes as illegal arrest, degrading treatment and psychological trauma.
According to the suit, Tukur first challenged Ahmad’s ownership five years ago, insisting the land had belonged to him for over 20 years and demanding that all development work stop.
Since the suit was filed, Ahmad says none of the respondents has formally responded to the court or addressed the accusations.
When contacted, Tukur denied receiving any court summons. He said that an individual claiming to be a court official phoned him about a notice from the Suleja court but repeatedly avoided meeting in person.
Tukur maintains he was allocated the land more than a decade ago by the FCT Development Authority’s land department and alleges that construction on the site—visible up to foundation level—often took place at odd hours without clear oversight.
Officials at the Kubwa Area Command confirmed the existence of the complaint and said it has been referred to the National Boundary Commission to determine whether the disputed site falls within Niger State or the FCT.
The police added that they require formal service and command clearance before appearing in any court outside Abuja.
Local observers note that Dakwa town has seen frequent land disputes arising from double allocations by both Niger State and FCT authorities.
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