Court sheriffs on Tuesday successfully handed over Plot 81, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja—the property housing the popular Cubana Lounge—to its rightful owner, Mr. Collins Onwuzulike, after enforcing a court eviction order despite intimidation attempts.
The enforcement team, supported by a detachment of police officers, arrived at the lounge owned by businessman and social media celebrity Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, around 8 a.m. to execute the court’s directive.
Reports indicate that some individuals, believed to be hired thugs, attempted to block the eviction, attacking the court bailiffs after police officers reportedly disappeared. Nevertheless, the sheriffs remained steadfast, overseeing the removal of industrial generators, air conditioners, and other lounge equipment from the property.
This action follows a July 2025 High Court judgment in Gwagwalada, which confirmed Onwuzulike, proprietor of SEMC Investment Ltd, as the lawful owner of the building. The property was purchased from Rev. Chidiebere Amakaeze for N2 billion, with a Power of Attorney and Deed of Assignment executed from May 1, 2024.
Justice J.A. Aina granted the owner the right of possession and instructed the defendants to vacate immediately. The court also directed the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to assist in enforcing lawful possession.
Despite a temporary restraining order from the FCT High Court, Bwari, preventing Onwuzulike from taking over the property, Tuesday’s enforcement was executed following the lapse of that order. The key to the building was officially handed over to Onwuzulike’s lawyer, marking the completion of the eviction process.
