Ogombo Land: Enforcement of High Court Judgement Underway

The enforcement of the High Court judgement regarding the Ogombo land dispute in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, is currently underway, following the decision made by the High Court of Lagos State. The case involved interests connected to the historic estate of Late Iyalode Efunroye Tinubu and members of the Kosoko royal family, with Mr. Shafiu Kassim Lumosa representing the estate’s side.

The judgement, delivered on November 12, 2024, adopted the Terms of Settlement agreed by the parties and gave it full legal effect. The Ogombo case involved claims over a large area of land at Ogombo Village, an important property location in Lagos State, with a significant historical claim based on an 1912 survey plan prepared by Herbert Macaulay.

The settlement reached by the parties included a ₦1.5 billion compensation, which was to be paid within 45 days of the judgement. Police Legal Services Directorate has been directed to enforce the High Court ruling, with the enforcement process now being carried out following official steps taken to give effect to the court's decision.

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