The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has directed the Nigeria Police Force to investigate reports of intimidation and property destruction at River Park Estate, Abuja.
The directive follows months of legal proceedings and arises amid high-profile disputes involving Nigerian and Ghanaian parties.
According to correspondence from the then Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), M.B. Abubakar, reviewed by Nairametrics, no prima facie evidence was found to support earlier forgery allegations against Mr. Samuel Esson Jonah, Mr. Kojo Ansah Mensah, Mr. Victor Quainoo, and Mr. Abu Arome, Esq.
The AGF criticized statements by the IGP Monitoring Unit and police officials that publicly declared certain individuals as “owners” or “managers” of the estate, stressing that the police lack jurisdiction to adjudicate ownership disputes or contractual matters.
While dismissing forgery claims, the AGF acknowledged complaints of criminal intimidation and property damage allegedly carried out by thugs acting on directives from Paul Odili. Police have been instructed to ensure security at the estate, safeguard residents, and allow peaceful enjoyment of the property.
Additionally, the AGF directed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to rescind administrative actions based on discredited reports from the IGP Monitoring Unit. Court proceedings related to the estate remain ongoing before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
This development underscores growing scrutiny of land and property disputes in the FCT and highlights the AGF’s constitutional authority to withdraw criminal charges when appropriate.
