The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has formally approved the findings of an internal investigation implicating two Abuja-based real estate firms—Rychado Group Limited and Homadil Realty Limited—in an alleged land fraud involving three disputed plots in Katampe District, Abuja.
The approval, granted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, followed a detailed probe by the FCTA Legal Services Secretariat, which concluded that the companies relied on forged land documents to sell, occupy, and develop plots that were never legally allocated to them.
Documents obtained by this newspaper show that the FCTA communicated the minister’s approval in a letter dated September 15, 2025, addressed to Falana & Falana’s Chambers, legal representatives of the petitioners. The letter confirmed that the minister had endorsed all recommendations arising from the investigation.
The disputed properties are Plots 1861, 1862, and 1863, located in Katampe District, Cadastral Zone B07. According to the investigation report, none of the plots was lawfully allocated to either Rychado Group or Homadil Realty, despite ongoing construction and commercial activities on the land.
How the Dispute Emerged
The investigation was triggered by a petition submitted on November 17, 2024, by members of the Yesufu family through their lawyers. The petition alleged that their legally allocated land had been unlawfully sold and occupied using forged title documents.
The petitioners identified the rightful owners as May Estate Agency Enterprises for Plot 1861, Fafam Investment Limited for Plot 1862, and Adamu Ayeloda Nigeria Enterprises for Plot 1863. The combined land area covers more than 22,000 square metres.
Following the petition, the FCTA summoned the companies and individuals linked to the disputed plots. While several parties reportedly ignored the summons, a representative of Rychado Group admitted during the investigation that the company had encroached on Plot 1863.
According to the admission, Rychado was allegedly deceived by a land vendor now at large, who presented what was later identified as a fake title document. The company told investigators that construction on the plot was already about 80 per cent completed before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intervened in 2024.
Homadil Realty Limited and its chief executive officer, Rebecca Omokamo—also known as Rebecca Godwin-Isaac—did not appear before the panel, citing ongoing court proceedings.
Findings and Recommendations
The FCTA Legal Services Secretariat concluded that the documents relied upon by the firms could not be traced to official allocation records. The report stated unequivocally that none of the three plots was ever allocated to the companies currently occupying them.
The panel recommended that the rightful owners be restored to possession, that caveats be placed on the properties, and that the alleged trespassers be handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution. These recommendations have since received ministerial approval.
Both Rychado Group and Homadil Realty are already facing criminal charges in court, while investigations by the EFCC into alleged forgery and insider collaboration remain ongoing.
Out-of-Court Settlement Attempt
Court documents also reveal that Rychado Group, through its legal representatives, sought an out-of-court settlement over Plot 1863. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, the company proposed an amicable resolution outside court and enforcement agency processes, citing the need to resolve the dispute in good faith.
The proposal acknowledged that investigations were ongoing and requested a meeting with the petitioners’ legal representatives to discuss possible settlement terms.
Previous Allegations Resurface
The Katampe case has revived earlier allegations against Homadil Realty and its chief executive. In 2024, a petition submitted to President Bola Tinubu accused the firm of forgery and illegal land acquisition in another district.
Although the allegations were denied at the time, an internal FCTA probe later uncovered evidence suggesting that an Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) staff member manipulated electronic land records to facilitate fraudulent approvals. The findings were forwarded to the EFCC for further investigation.
According to internal correspondence, the manipulation involved inserting and later deleting digital remarks that enabled the approval of building plans for a separate plot in Guzape District.
Impact on Victims
Beyond the legal battles, the case has exposed the human cost of land fraud in Abuja’s high-value districts. Victims say years of savings and future plans have been wiped out, leaving families trapped in prolonged legal uncertainty.
One affected buyer, who spoke anonymously, said the ordeal had stalled her life and drained her finances. She appealed to authorities to conclude investigations swiftly so victims can regain clarity and closure.
As court proceedings continue and enforcement agencies intensify their probe, the Katampe case is emerging as another test of the FCTA’s resolve to sanitise Abuja’s land administration system and restore confidence in the capital’s real estate market.
