Firm seeks probe of alleged land grabbing
A Lagos-based firm, Advance Lincon, has petitioned Lagos State Lands Bureau for an alleged land-grabbing involving Block 69H, Lekki Peninsula Scheme II. Through its solicitors, ELISIO Law Office, the company
A Lagos-based firm, Advance Lincon, has petitioned Lagos State Lands Bureau for an alleged land-grabbing involving Block 69H, Lekki Peninsula Scheme II.
Through its solicitors, ELISIO Law Office, the company in its February 16 petition, claims the property was allocated to it, with title perfected and registered in 2014 as No. 49 at page 49 in Volume 2014G, supported by a C/O and Letter of Allocation.
Incorporated on April 8, 1999 (Registration No. 425594), Advance Lincon listed Omisesan Taofeeq and Babade Adeniran as equal shareholders, with address at 83 Okesuna Street, Lagos.
The petition said the firm sold the land last year to Muniru Ogunleye and Musiliu Lawal in a documented transaction.
The buyers reportedly faced challenges, including a call from a man claiming to represent another with rights to the property.
Advance Lincon maintained that the land was allocated to it and that its title was perfected and registered in 2014 as No. 49 at page 49 in Volume 2014G.
The firm said it possessed a C/O and Letter of Allocation to support its ownership claim.
Corporate records indicate that Advance Lincon was incorporated on April 8, 1999, as a private company limited by shares, with Registration No. 425594 and an address at 83, Okesuna Street, Lagos Island.
The dispute reportedly began when the new owners attempted to take possession and perfect their title.
Advance Lincon said despite similarity in names of the entity laying claim to the property, both are distinct legal personalities.
It stressed that its incorporation in 1999 and land title registration in 2014 predate the incorporation of the radiology company in 2023 by nearly a decade.
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The firm said it was unable to understand how a company formed in 2023 could claim ownership of land allocated and documented years earlier, adding that no Certificate of Occupancy or registered title had been presented by the rival entity to substantiate its claim.
The solicitors also stated that they became aware of a separate petition reportedly submitted to the Commissioner of Police alleging that Advance Lincon lacked authority to sell the land.
The company denied the allegation, insisting its directors acted within their powers in line with corporate records.
The two purchasers are said to be facing uncertainty over their investment, as development plans for the property have stalled pending resolution of the conflict.
Advance Lincon urged the Lagos Lands Bureau to uphold its records and affirm the validity of the title registered as 49/49/2014G, while calling for any administrative action concerning the land to strictly follow due process and be supported by valid documentation.
