The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has leveled serious allegations against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of complicity in an ongoing land fraud scandal involving prime property in Abuja’s Guzape District.
This allegations were contained in a press statement released on Sunday and signed byIbrahim M. Zikirullahi, Executive Director, CHRICED, where the group demanded immediate action regarding Plot 4022, currently occupied by one Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac, also known as Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, who was accused of several fraud allegations.
CHRICED Executive Director Dr. Ibrahim Zikirullahi expressed grave concerns about what he described as “blatant abuse of power and obstruction of justice” by the police leadership. The case has drawn particular attention due to its impact on 79-year-old widow Collen Mero Yesufu, who has reportedly been fighting for justice in the matter for an extended period. “The IGP’s actions – or inactions – raise serious questions about the integrity of our law enforcement system,” Zikirullahi stated.
The group explained that investigative reports from different agencies including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) allegedly contained concrete evidence of forgery, criminal trespass, and fraud in the case. Despite court orders mandating forfeiture of the property, CHRICED claims Bilikisu continues to occupy the land illegally under armed police protection allegedly authorised by the IGP.
The organization drew parallels between this case and the recent high-profile standoff involving former Governor Yahaya Bello, where police were accused of obstructing EFCC operations. “We’re witnessing a dangerous pattern where law enforcement officers are being used to shield suspects rather than enforce the law,” the CHRICED statement read.
The rights group issued a five-point demand that includes immediate withdrawal of police from the property, uncompromised EFCC intervention, judicial action against delay tactics, legislative investigation into the IGP’s conduct, and presidential intervention to restore public confidence in the justice system.
Police authorities had not responded to requests for comment as at press time.
CHRICED warned of potential escalation through public interest litigation and mass civic action if its demands go unheeded, while calling on civil society groups and international observers to monitor developments closely. The case continues to draw attention to broader concerns about property rights and law enforcement accountability in Nigeria’s capital city.
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