The acting Governor of Oyo State, Mr Bayo Lawal, has said land grabbing will no longer be tolerated in the state as offenders can now face up to 15 years jail term as punishment.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, on Sunday, quoted the acting governor as saying this while inaugurating the task force unit of the real properties law of Oyo State in Ibadan.
Adisa added that those who aid and abet land grabbers would also not go without being punished, declaring that the state is ready to stamp out the menace of land grabbing.
He quoted Lawal as saying that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde places priority on peace, order and security of lives and properties in the state.
He added that it would leave no stone unturned in its determination to sustain peace and security.
Lawal said, “Inaugurating this task force unit further underscores the recognition of this administration that its primary business is economic growth and maintenance of law and order, in consonance with its four cardinal objectives.
“Land grabbing will no longer be tolerated in Oyo State and under the law, land grabbers can now be jailed for up to 15 years while those who aid and abet them will also not go scot-free.
In setting up this task force, we took into consideration public and private stakeholders in land management and security service.
“The task force will be headed by a retired judge of the Oyo State High Court, His Lordship, Hon. Justice O.I. Aiki, a jurist of high repute.”
Members of both the public and private bar of the Nigerian Bar Association are included, while officials of relevant ministries, departments and agencies as well as the Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers are all included.’’