Family Cries Out Over Alleged Land-Grabbing, Threats to Life in Ogun

Abeokuta
The Ogundimu family in Ijere Onigbedu communities, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Ogun State, has raised an alarm over alleged land-grabbing by one Kashimawo Shodiya Sulaimon Adelakun.
Community leader and head of the Ogundimu family, Rev. Olatunji Abiodun Akinyemi, addressed newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, revealing a long-standing land dispute.

He siad despite obtaining favorable judgments from both the High Court and Appeal Court, Adelakun continues to terrorize the family and cause unrest in the community.
Akinyemi alleged that Adelakun, currently facing criminal charges at the Chief Magistrate Court, Owode Egba, led armed thugs to invade the Ijere Onigbedu area via Mowe, leaving two family members, Wale Oyedeji and Ibrahim Shagari, missing.
The community leader accused Adelakun of threatening to kill him if the Ogundimu family doesn’t relinquish ownership of the land, while carrying out attacks on the community.
“We have obtained a High Court judgment and an Appeal Court judgment in our favour, affirming our rightful ownership of the land. However, Sulaiman Adelakun, a notorious land grabber and thug, has continued to harass and intimidate us, using a group of youths from the community whom he has recruited and armed.
” Adelakun and his gang have escalated their criminal activities, even resorting to robbery and stealing valuable belongings from one of our community members.
“While we appreciate the efforts of the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu, and his team, who have tried to intervene, more needs to be done to ensure our safety and security in the community.”
Rev. Akinyemi appealed to the state government to intervene and ensure Adelakun is brought to justice, citing him as a security risk.
He urged the government to take decisive action to prevent further violence and bloodshed.
The family appreciates the efforts of the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu, and his team, but seeks more effective measures to ensure their safety and security in the community.”