EFCC investigates Festac Phase 11 over illegal land sale

The unwholesome activities of land grabbers leading to illegal land sale in areas within the Festac Phase 11 Estate has attracted the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who recently toured those areas and mounted ‘Caveat Emptor’.

Businessday gathered

that the commission mounted the caveat signpost in the course of the tour in order to show areas where status quo should be maintained. The aim, according to a statement obtained by Businessday at the weekend, was to sensitise the general public on the need to maintain status quo on the land.

“This is to inform the general public about the illegal sales, economic sabotage and unlawful alienation of Federal Government’s land in Festac Phase 11 by unauthorised persons,” the statement explained.

Continuing, the statement disclosed, “The fraudulent transactions by the unauthorized persons and their representatives are presently under scrutiny by EFCC. This is, therefore, to notify and warn members of the public and any interested party to be wary of any transaction involving any portion or part of the land as such transactions will be visited with the wrath of the law.”

Tony Orilade, EFCC’S spokesman, had told journalists that the commission was only investigating the land. “We are investigating the matter you are talking about and at the appropriate time, we shall make our findings known to you and other members of the public,” he assured.